ICEBOX FRUITCAKE

Icebox Fruitcake image

If you thought the only purpose of fruitcakes were to pass them on to someone else, you'll find this is definitely one to eat.You can even taste it as you are reading the recipe.

Provided by Moonbugz_

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) boxes vanilla wafers, crushed
1 lb flaked coconut
1 lb raisins, ground
1 lb candied cherry, ground
8 cups ground mixed nuts (pecans, walnuts, black walnuts)
1 lb marshmallows
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

Mix together in a very large bowl - vanilla wafers, coconut, raisins, cherries, and nuts.
On the stove melt the marshmallows with the milk and add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice.
When melted, pour over cookie mixture, and let cool a few minutes.
Mix well by hand and shape into loaves.Wrap in foil and keep 3-4 weeks in the fridge in advance of using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2719.3, Fat 142.4, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 1922.4, Carbohydrate 349.9, Fiber 26.4, Sugar 192.9, Protein 44.3