Apricot Coconut Balls

Ahh, Christmas baking!

This past month I have had 3 jobs, a child learning to walk (wow; childproofing is not even possible!), a couple craft fairs and an Epicure show!  It’s been busy!  But now it is time to start my Christmas baking, and Grandma’s recipes are definitely not short on Christmas desserts!

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Up first are her Apricot Coconut Balls.  I am not certain that she served them at Christmas-time; but they look like lovely little snowballs, and are very simple to make!

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If you do not have a food processor to grind the apricots; use a knife with a bit of butter or lard on it (helps the apricots not to stick) – and don’t worry about slightly larger apricot chunks, it will still be delicious!

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Here is Grandma’s recipe card:

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And here is the printable recipe:

Apricot Coconut Balls

  • 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, ground
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cups (1/2 can) Eagle Brand
  • Icing Sugar (for dusting)
  1. Grind apricots in food processor.
  2. Combine apricots and coconut. Add condensed milk and blend well with a wooden spoon (or keep it all in  your food processor, if it can handle it).
  3. Shape into balls and roll in the Icing Sugar.  Refrigerate until firm. Makes 32 – 1 1/4″ balls.

 

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