[Liz]

SUGARPLUMS / as in the night before Christmas / makes about 18 confections

ING 1/2 cup ea fine-chp pitted dates, nuts, 1/4 cup ea fine-chp dried apricots, dried figs,
pistachio nuts, 2 Tb brandy, Tb all-fruit apricot preserves, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp cloves.

Directions: Proc/combine dates, nuts, apricots, figs, pistachios, brandy, apricot preserves, cinnamon, cloves. Pulse til mixture begins to clump together.
W/ teaspoon, scoop up rounded spoonful, press together, roll between palms into compact ball. Roll in sugar. Place on sheetpan. Repeat w/ rest.

Fridge firm an hour. Store airtight in fridge up to 2 weeks.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

We used to make these with my Mom, but we’d use pitted dates, stuff them with almonds, then dip in egg white and roll in colored sugars. Looked pretty tucked in with a plate of Christmas Cookies. :)