APRICOT DATE BALLS

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Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups dried apricots
2 cups dates, pitted
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

Finely chop the apricots and dates, then combine in a 2-quart mixing bowl. Add the honey and blend thoroughly into the mixture. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Place the coconut in a round cake pan. Spoon out tablespoonfuls of the apricot-date mixture and roll into balls in your hands. Then roll the balls in the coconut, coating them completely. Place each ball in a paper candy cup. Between layers of waxed paper in a tightly covered container, the balls will keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator. They are best eaten at room temperature.
VARIATIONS
Substitute dried peaches, dried pears, or raisins for the apricots.