Best Fruit And Spice Bonbons Recipes

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FRUIT 'N' SPICE ROUNDS



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While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these quickly became a family favorite. -Allison Bell, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dates
1 cup finely chopped raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; brush over warm cookies. Cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT CAKE BON BONS



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My husbands mom made these for years and sent them to us. I loved them so much but could never get the recipe from her. I found this recipe on cooks.com. After I found it her recipe arrived in the mail. Actually I like this recipe better. It is easier and less preparation. These do not last very long in our house.

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c unsulphured molasses
1/4 c water
15 oz pkg of raisins
1 lb container of mixed candied fruit
1/2 c butter
2/3 c sugar
3 eggs
1 c plus 2 tbsp sifted all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4q c orange juice or rum
1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Blend together molasses and water in a large deep saucepan. Place over low heat; stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Add raisins; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in candied fruit. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream together butter and sugar. Blend in eggs, one at a time. Sift together flour, soda and spices; add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice. Add molasses-fruit mixture and chopped nuts; blend.
  • 3. Line mini cupcake pan with liners. Spoon in fruit cake mixture. If desired, garnish with pecan half or an additional cherry half. Bake at 325F for 15-20 min. (check) Cool before storing. Makes 6 doz fruit cake bon bons.

BONBONS



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This recipe was made by my mother only around Christmas time. Now, I carry on the tradition of this sweet confection.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup margarine, softened
2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 cups coconut
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine margarine, confectioners' sugar, condensed milk, coconut, chopped walnuts and vanilla. Stir well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until mixture has thickened enough to roll into balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place close together, but not touching, on cookie sheets. Freeze until hard.
  • While bonbons are freezing, line a cookie sheet or flat surface with waxed paper. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler, over, not in, simmering water. Stir until melted. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip each bonbon in the melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper to dry. When chocolate has hardened, store bonbons in plastic bag in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

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