Fruit And Pecan Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped
1/2 c. pitted prunes, chopped
1/4 c. raisins, chopped
3 Tbsp. orange flavored liqueur
3/4 tsp. grated orange rind
3/4 c. pecans, toasted and chopped
3/4 c. coconut
3/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients and let it sit, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Chop fine in a food processor.
Stir together the coconut, pecans and fruit mixture until it holds together.
Shape 1 teaspoon dough into ball and roll in sugar. Store in airtight container lined with wax paper; separate layers. Keeps a long time in a cool place.
Makes 36.