Apricot Coconut Balls

Name: Apricot Coconut Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups dried apricots; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; Confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. —Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups dried apricots
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Place apricots in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add coconut and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar.
Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 122 calories, 5g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. —Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa

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