SANTA'S FRUIT & NUT COOKIES

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This delightful holiday cookie was given to me by a co-worker. I bring a batch to all of my Christmas parties. -Sherry Turner, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk just until moistened. Stir in fruit and nuts., On a floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut into 4x1/2-in. strips. Form into "S" shapes; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 425° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.