apricot date balls

Name: Apricot Date Balls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup(s) chopped dates (i prefer medjool if available); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup(s) finely chopped walnuts or cashews; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; - granulated sugar or desiccated coconut for dusting

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Linda Kauppinen

Greenwood, FL

Updated on Jun 12, 2013

This is a no bake recipe!! These little cookies are just filled with chewy gooey goodness!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 10 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield Makes 4 dozen Balls

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dates (i prefer medjool if available)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup finely chopped walnuts or cashews
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- granulated sugar or desiccated coconut for dusting

How To Make apricot date balls

Step 1

Line airtight container with wax paper. Set aside

Step 2

In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, the apricots, dates and eggs. Cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture pulls away from the sides of pan, stirring constantly.
Step 3

Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Let stand for 45 to 50 minutes or until mixture is cool enough to handle.
Step 4

Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar or desiccated coconut. Place balls in prepared container. Store in the refrigerator.
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