Reindeer Bites

Name: Reindeer Bites
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup refrigerated; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon rum extract; 3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice; 12 red candied cherries, halved

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped candied cherries
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup refrigerated
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
3 to 4 teaspoons orange juice
12 red candied cherries, halved

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, apricots, cranberries and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool to room temperature; stir in the pecans, cherries and nutmeg.
2

Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, combine dough and fruit mixture.
3

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto
4

coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5

For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cookies. Top each with a candied cherry piece.