Snowballs
December 21, 2000 Other Contributors
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This recipe came from the kitchen of Lorraine Picot, a holistic registered nutritional consultant. A great recipe for the holidays. Store in airtight containers, separating layers with wax paper. Will keep in refrigerator for several weeks or in the freezer for longer periods.
Ingredients
| Dates | 1 2/3 cups (1/2 lb) | |
| Raisins | 1 1/2 cups (1/2 lb) | |
| Whole almonds | 1/2 cup | |
| Walnuts | 1/2 cup | |
| Crystallized ginger | 1/3 cup | |
| Finely grated orange peel | from one orange | |
| Orange or apricot juice, or brandy | 2 Tbsp |
Variation
If preferred, you can replace the one cup of grated coconut with 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
Directions
- In a food processor, chop dates and raisins and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Place almonds, walnuts, and ginger in food processor and chop coarsely. Add to date-raisin mixture.
- Add orange peel and brandy or juice. Blend together with a wooden spoon.
- In a shallow plate or tray, pour and spread out sesame seeds or shredded coconut.
- Form fruit mixture into little balls about 1″ in diameter. Roll each ball in sesame or coconut, coating well all around.
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