Sugarplums

Sugarplums

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Line a small baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the dates, walnuts, apricots, figs, pistachios, brandy, apricot preserves, cinnamon and cloves. Pulse until the mixture begins to clump together.
3. Using a teaspoon, scoop up a rounded spoonful of the mixture, press together, and roll between your palms into a compact ball.
4. Roll the round in the sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fruit-and-nut mixture and sugar.
5. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.