GLUTEN-FREE SUGARPLUMS

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Lots of moist, fruity flavor and nutty crunch give these sweet/spicy bites a kind of gumdrop richness. They make a delicious addition to cookie trays. Sneak one early-they'll be gone before you can lick the sugar off your fingers! -Corleen Heidgerken, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup coarse sugar

Steps:

Place the walnuts, dates and cherries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the honey, orange zest and spices. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.