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Cherry Walnut Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Suzanne Cleveland

"This old-fashioned holiday candy brightens up cookie plates and has become one of my signature confections, requested by family and friends. I made this up by combining two recipes. -Suzanne Cleveland, Lyons, Georgia"
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dash salt
  • 18 candied cherries
  • confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; mix well. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes. Remove from the oven; stir well. Cool.
  2. Shape about 1 tablespoon of fruit mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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