Gingerbread Fruitcake Men

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup minced mixed dried fruit

• 1/2 cup apricot brandy

• Baking spray

• 1 box gingerbread cake and cookie mix 14.5 ounces

• 3 cup apple juice

• 1/2 cup minced walnuts

• 1 tube white decorating icing 6 ounces

• 1. In a medium bowl combine fruit and brandy. Let soak for 20 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine fruit and brandy. Let soak for 20 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12 gingerbread molds with baking spray.

3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, brandied fruit mixture, apple juice, and walnuts. Pour into prepared molds. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from molds to cool completely on wire racks.

4. Squeeze icing dots on fruitcakes, forming eyes, mouths, and buttons.