Christmas Delight Candy

1/2 pound marshmallows
1 small package figs
1/2 pound dates, stoned
1/2 pound blanched almonds
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 small jar maraschino cherries

Melt marshmallows over hot water until very soft. Grind figs, dates, nuts and coconut. Chop and drain cherries. Mix all ingredients together well. Pat out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut in squares, then roll in granulated sugar.