dessert recipes

Chocolate Fingers


candies, chocolate

1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup powdered milk
3 tablespoon 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

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