No-Bake Sugar Plums

My kids love to make these cookies, and they make wonderful gifts! A great cookie for vegans or people who are lactose-intolerant.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot
• 1⁄4 cup dried figs or 1⁄4 cup dates
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut
• 3  tablespoons  orange liqueur or 3  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. In a food processor or by hand, finely chop apricots, pecans, figs or dates, raisins and coconut.
2. Add liqueur or orange juice and almond flavoring.
3. Stir until well blended.
4. Roll into 36 balls, about 1-inch, by placing a small amount of the mixture between the palms of your hands.
5. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
6. Layer in an airtight container, placing waxed paper or plastic wrap between each layer to prevent sticking.
7. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
8. Serve on a glass plate lined with a paper doily.