Candy Strawberries
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 to 8 drops green food coloring
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup each red and green decorator's sugar
- In a bowl, combine walnuts, coconut and gelatin. Stir in milk and vanilla; mix well. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine water and green food coloring; add almonds. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until almonds are deep green. Drain and let dry on paper towels. Using rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, form into strawberry shapes. Roll sides in red sugar; dip top end into green sugar. Insert an almond in the top for a stem. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
walnuts, coconut, strawberry gelatin, condensed milk, vanilla, water, almonds, sugar
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/candy-strawberries/ (may not work)