Candy Strawberries

These candy strawberries made with ground pecans and flaked coconut make a cute, sweet treat for Valentine's, Mother's Day, or any party!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored Jell-O®
• ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar
• 5 drops green food coloring
• ¼ cup sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pecans, coconut, and gelatin in a large bowl. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla; mix well to combine. Cover and chill for one hour.

Step 2

Shape mixture into "strawberries" and roll in red sugar. Tint sliced almonds with green food coloring and insert on the top of the "strawberries" to form leaves.