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Source of Recipe


Real Simple Magazine


List of Ingredients




1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 ounces dried figs
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey
Grated zest from 1 orange [1 tablespoon]
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Recipe



1) In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds to bring out their flavor. Remove from heat; cool.

2) Combine the figs, cocoa, cinnamon, and almonds in a food processor, pulsing until peppercorn-size balls form.

3) Add the honey, orange zest, and almond extract. Pulse 3 or 4 times more until well mixed.

4) Spread the sugar in a shallow dish. Form the candy into 1" balls and roll in sugar.

5) Tightly covered, these keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

YIELD: About 24