SWEET APRICOT CANDY

Sweet Apricot Candy image

I first made this recipe for a ladies Christmas luncheon where it received rave reviews. Now it's a favorite with my family, too. I suggest presenting the divinity-like candies in pretty paper candy cups.-Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow creme, butter, vanilla, salt and orange zest; beat until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups confectioners' sugar; beat until combined (mixture will be stiff). By hand, knead in the apricots, pecans and enough remaining confectioners' sugar to make a very stiff mixture., Press into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into 1-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.