1 1/2 cups grated walnuts (chopped very fine)
1 1/2 cups grated coconut (chopped very fine)
3 packages (3-ounce size) strawberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup red-colored sugar
Green spearmint leaves
Combine walnuts, coconut, gelatin, condensed milk and vanilla in medium bowl. Work until smoothly mixed. Form into a ball and chill for at least one hour.
Shape chilled mixture into strawberries, using 1 tablespoon of mixture for each strawberry. Chill again.
Roll strawberries in red sugar. Cut stems form spearmint leaves; insert stem in each strawberry. Refrigerate in airtight container until ready to serve.
Makes 45 candies
