Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Ice Box Fruit Cake

Ice Box Fruit Cake
from Mrs. Johnston (friend I(Julie) had in Abilene in the 1940's from Essie Pearl)

Ingredients:
1 lb graham cracker crumbs
1 lb marshmallows
1 lb dates
1 lb pecans
1 box shredded coconut
1 bottle maraschino cherries
1/2 pint whipping cream

Method:

Cut up marshmellows, dates and cherries.  Mix with pecans and coconut. Roll out crackers and add with fruit mixture.
Fold in cherry juice and cream.  Makes into 2 loaves wrap in waxed paper and chill. Can be cut 1 hour after chilling


Ellis Christmas at Shack in Snyder in 1999

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