fruity sugar plums

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Nov 21, 2013

My Aunt Martha use to make these every year for Christmas..These will be a great addition to your holiday cookie tray..my family and neighbors love these--last year I made them using chopped fruit trail mix..this was a big hit...

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 1 1/2 dozen -depends on size you make

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of ground allspice and ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
  • 1 cup more or less of powdered sugar can mix with cinnamon if desired
  • NOTE:
  • - can use 2 cups of chopped fruit and nut trail mix;instead of apricots and dates; or any ratio you like of all of them

How To Make fruity sugar plums

  • Step 1
    Combine honey,orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add the nuts, apricots,dates and spices, mix well to combine.
  • Step 2
    Using a small scoop or spoon, form mixture in 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container. Look great on cookie tray...

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