Strawberry Candies
Contributor: Joleen Crosby
CC Original
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1 lb coconut, finely ground
2 (3 oz.) package strawberry jello
1 cup finely ground almonds
1 T sugar
1 tsp vanilla
combine milk, coconut, 1 (3 oz.) package jello, almonds, sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Shape into strawberries. Roll candies in remaining jello, coating well. Make leaves with royal icing using decorating tip #67. Let dry thoroughly and store in covered container. Yield 6 dozen.
Royal Icing
1 large egg white
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
Combine egg white and cream of tartar in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until frothy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Beat for 5 minutes or until stiff. Keep covered when not using. Yield 2/3 cups.