ORANGE-FRUIT NUT TRUFFLES

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These candies are bursting with flavors! Ground walnuts, cranberries, prunes, and ginger are rolled into perfect little treats.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Truffle Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups walnuts
1 cup orange-essence dried plums (prunes)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chocolate-covered raisins (or plain raisins)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor with the knife blade, blend all until a dough-like ball is formed. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Optional: Top each with a walnut piece.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

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