EASY CANDIED FRUIT COOKIES

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Family and friends always want me to make these for Christmas, so I make lots of them. They're easy to handle and store and also make nice gifts. -Nan Bush, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (10 to 12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
1 cup red and green candied cherries, chopped
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients until blended. Divide mixture into three portions. Shape each portion into a 10x2-in. rectangle. Roll each rectangle in confectioners' sugar to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut logs crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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