Christmas Wreaths

• 9 ounces pitted dried plums, cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
• 3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm whole milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Candied cherries, optional

1. Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. For dough, combine warm milk, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into an 18x9-in. rectangle. Spread each with half of the filling. Starting at the long end, roll up tightly and seal edges. Place on a greased
2. , sealing ends together and forming ring. With a scissors, cut two-thirds of the way through the ring at 1-in. intervals. Carefully turn each section onto its side. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-20 minutes or until golden. Cool for 20 minutes. Beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Remove wreaths to platter; drizzle with icing while warm. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

peeled apples, walnuts, brown sugar, sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, milk, sugar, salt, active dry yeast, eggs, shortening, flour, sugar, milk, vanilla, candied cherries

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/christmas-wreaths/ (may not work)