Christmas Nut Roll

Prep: 30 min

A festive holiday treat, Christmas Nut Roll combines marshmallows, dried fruits, nuts, and graham cracker crumbs into a sweet, chewy pastry. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a homemade gift, its rich flavors and colorful ingredients make it a delightful addition to any Christmas celebration.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. marshmallows
  • 2 bags graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 lb. orange gum candy
  • 1 lb. dark raisins
  • 1 large jar maraschino cherries
  • 1 to 2 lb. pecans

Instructions

  1. Melt the marshmallows in a pot, adding a little water if needed.
  2. Cut the gum candy, raisins, maraschino cherries, and nuts into small pieces.
  3. Add the chopped gum candy, raisins, cherries, and nuts to the melted marshmallows.
  4. Mix in 1 1/2 bags of graham cracker crumbs until well combined.
  5. Divide the mixture into two portions and form each into a roll.
  6. Roll the formed logs in the remaining graham cracker crumbs.
  7. Wrap the rolls in wax paper and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

389 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 18.9g 24% DV
Carbs 55g 20% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 36g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 140.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 345.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 126.3mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 129.8mg 10% DV
Iron 4.9mg 27% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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