Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Merry Ho-Ho Balls

Holiday Spice Balls

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Servings: 12 balls
These Holiday Spice Balls (or Merry Ho-Ho Balls per Rob) are similar to Cocoa and Coconut Snacks, but the addition of cinnamon and cardamom are perfect for autumn. Using pumpkin pie spice, if you have it on hand, would be very autumnal as well.
Ingredients:
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  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 4-6 dates
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Process everything in the food process until it comes together in a sticky paste-like consistency.
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Form into balls and refrigerate.