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mama's sugar plums

ljohnson58 avatar
Recipe by
Laura Johnson
@ljohnson58
East Peoria, IL

This is a variation on a Holiday treat my mom used to make. She used a Moulie, but a food processor makes it much easier.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For mama's sugar plums

  • 1/3 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/3 c
    dried apricots
  • 1/3 c
    dried cherries
  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/4 c
    dates, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    pecans, in pieces
  • COATNGS
  • 1/4 c
    ground almonds
  • 1/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • COMBINE THE FOLLOWING FOR A THIRD VARIATION
  • 1 Tbsp
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cocoa powder

How To Make mama's sugar plums

  • 1
    Place all ingredients in bowl of food processor fitted with blade. Process on high until ingredients form a large ball.
  • 2
    Roll into acorn-sized balls. Roll in various coatings and place in a single layer on cookie sheet covered in waxed paper. Allow to sit until sugar plums are dry to the touch.
  • 3
    Refrigerate for at least two weeks before serving to allow flavors to mingle. Keep refrigerated.
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