No-Bake Sugar Plums - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried apricot
1/4 cup dried figs or 1/4 cup dates
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup flaked coconut
3 tablespoons orange liqueur or 3 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Preparation

In a food processor or by hand, finely chop apricots, pecans, figs or dates, raisins and coconut.
Add liqueur or orange juice and almond flavoring.
Stir until well blended.
Roll into 36 balls, about 1-inch, by placing a small amount of the mixture between the palms of your hands.
Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
Layer in an airtight container, placing waxed paper or plastic wrap between each layer to prevent sticking.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve on a glass plate lined with a paper doily.