APRICOT BONBONS

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Chewy apricots paired with crispy rice cereal and pecans are an unbeatable combination. This recipe doesn't require a candy thermometer, plus the mixture stays pliable awhile, so you don't have to rush.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar, egg, apricots, vanilla and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and pecans. Let stand until cool enough to handle., Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on baking sheets; let stand until completely cool. Reroll in sugar if desired. Refrigerate in an airtight containers.

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