Grandmother Lilly Mae's Southern Sweet
- 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
- 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can fruit cocktail
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (16 ounce) bag marshmallows
- 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
- Note: If you cannot find white marshmallows, colorful ones may be substituted.
- Dump all of the ingredients into a large bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout.
- (You want to get the same amount in every bite).
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours or however long it takes the whipped cream to set back to its firm state.
- In an dessert bowl place a serving-sized spoonful in middle of bowl.
- If any fruit leftover sprinkle a little on top, for a fresh taste of fruit.
maraschino cherries, fruit cocktail, pecans, marshmallows
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grandmother-lilly-maes-southern-sweet-18699 (may not work)