Strawberry Candies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 lb. bag flaked coconut, finely ground
2 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry flavored gelatin, divided
1 c. finely ground almonds
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 can green decorating icing or use your favorite recipe

Preparation

Combine milk, coconut, 1 package gelatin, almonds, sugar and vanilla; mix well.
Shape mixture into strawberries.
Roll candies in remaining gelatin, coating thoroughly.
Let candies dry until firm.
Make leaves with icing on top of candies.
Store in a covered container.
Yield:
4 dozen.
Keeps well.
Will last for at least a month if stored in airtight container.