AN AUSTRALIAN WHITE CHRISTMAS

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We may not get snow for Christmas, but we make a beautiful sweet slice called "White Christmas". Great for gift baskets - definitely an Australian icon. This recipe is from a clipping I have kept as a young bride circa 1989.

Provided by Catherine Robson

Categories     Candy

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups rice bubbles
1 cup full cream powdered milk
1 cup desiccated coconut
2/3 cup glace cherries (red & green mixture)
1/4 cup sultana
1 cup icing sugar
250 g Copha

Steps:

  • Line a slice tin with silicone paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the powdered milk, rice bubbles, cherries, sultanas, icing sugar & coconut.
  • Make a well in the dry ingredients.
  • Melt copha over a low heat, cool slightly & then mix into the dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Spoon into the lined tin.
  • Cut another piece of silicon paper the length of the tin & place on top of the White Christmas mixture. Smooth the surface by pressing your hands over the silicone paper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour to set. Cut into 1 inch squares or triangles.
  • Store in the refrigerator.
  • Merry Christmas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 52.3, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 2

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