Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,663

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 (6-ounce) packages strawberry jello
1 (10-ounce) package walnuts pieces, finely chopped (2 2/3 cups)
1 (7-ounce) package coconut shredded, finely chopped
5 tablespoons sugar red decorating
20 gumdrops small green or plastic strawberry stems

At least 3 hours or up to 1 week before serving:

In a large bowl, combine condensed milk, gelatin, walnuts and coconut until uniform.

Shape about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dough at a time into strawberries. Roll in decorating sugar place on waxed paper. Let stand for 1 hour or until a crust has formed on the outside. Cut each gumdrop crosswise into three slices. With fingertips, form each slice into a leaf. Top each strawberry with one or two leaves or insert plastic stems.

Use to decorate a cookie tray or serve as a confection. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 1,663
Calories from Fat: 677

More Recipes from the Miriam Cooks For The Holidays Cookbook:
Caramel Pecan Rolls
English Toffee
Meringue Mushrooms
Mock Marzipan Strawberries
Orange-Chocolate Balls
Peanut Cremes
Salt Water Taffy