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Coconut Candies

Apricots, raisins, dates, and a hint of orange zest flavor these delicious coconut-covered treats.

by Beverly Lynn Bennett

November 5, 2009

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Serves: 16
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Makes 16

What you need:

  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 3/4 cup dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Shredded coconut, for coating

What you do:

  1. In a food processor, pulverize the raisins, walnuts, dates, and apricots for 1 to 2 minutes or until finely chopped. Add coconut, orange juice, and zest. Process for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture comes together to form a ball.
  2. Place some shredded coconut on a plate. Dampen hands with water, form mixture into one-inch balls and roll in shredded coconut.

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