Ingredients
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup powdered milk
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup glace'cherries
1/3 cup mixed candied peel
1 vanilla extract
1 cup vegetable shortening, melted
Directions
Sift powdered sugar, powdered milk and cocoa into a bowl. Add fruit
and toss until fruit is well coated.
Stir in shortening and a few drops of vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
Line an 8-inch square pan with plastic wrap. Pour mixture into pan.
Refrigerate until firm. Turn out onto a board and cut into fingers.
Wrap pieces in foil or pladtic wrap. Store in an airtight container
in a cool place.
Makes about 32 fingers.
Source: Gifts From The Pantry By Annette Grimsdale
Servings: 32 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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