Sugar Plums (Gift-giving)
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Description: My favorite Christmas Goodie! Either for yourself or for gift-giving, these are the tastes around which special memories are built.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sweet, Brunch, < 60 Mins, No Cook, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy
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Calories: 28.2 per serving
Fat Content: 1.3g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 1.7mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4.4g
Fiber Content: 0.4g
Sugar Content: 3.7g
Protein Content: 0.3g
Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 cup | Pecans |
| 1/2 cup | Dried fig |
| 1/4 cup | Golden raisin |
| 1/4 cup | Flaked coconut |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 3 | Apricots |
| 1/4 cup | Liqueur |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by finely chopping apricots, pecans, figs, raisins, and coconut. You can either do this by hand or use a food processor for efficiency.
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Blend with Liqueur: Once chopped, add the liqueur to the mixture and blend well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Shape into Balls: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into 1″ balls by rolling them between the palms of your hands.
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Coat with Sugar: Roll each ball in sugar until they are evenly coated, adding a delightful sweetness to each bite.
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Storage: Store your sugar plums in air-tight containers in the refrigerator. Layer them between sheets of wax paper to prevent sticking. They can last for up to 1 month, making them perfect for advance preparation.
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Packaging: To present your sugar plums as gifts, consider placing several of them in a doily cone for an elegant touch. Arrange them in a shallow basket and adorn with a sprig of holly for a festive appearance.
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Decorate: Add pretty bows or ribbons to your packaging to make them even more enticing.
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Recipe Note: If you tend to roll the balls larger than 1″ or if you desire a larger batch, feel free to double the recipe. Sometimes even with doubling, you may not reach the full yield of 36 cookies, but that’s part of the fun and flexibility of homemade treats!
Enjoy the delightful sweetness and festive spirit of these homemade sugar plums, perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a special holiday indulgence! ๐ ๐ผ๐ฌ
