Festive Holiday Fruitcake Bark

[nverland]

Festive Holiday Fruitcake Bark
Total Time Prep: 25 min. + standing Makes 2 pounds

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted, divided
20 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
10 shortbread cookies, coarsely chopped

Directions

In a small bowl, combine candied fruit and brandy. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Reserve 2 tablespoons candied fruit and 2 tablespoons walnuts for topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Stir in marshmallows, cookie pieces and remaining fruit and walnuts.
Spread into prepared pan (pan will not be full). Sprinkle with reserved fruit and walnuts; press into candy coating. Let stand until set. Break or cut bark into pieces. Store in an airtight container.