Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Pecan Balls

Ingredients

• 2 cups/200 g coarsely chopped pecans

• 1 cup/100 g coarsely chopped dried apricots

• 1 cup/200 g firmly packed light brown sugar

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

• 2 1/4 cups/280 g shredded/desiccated coconut

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter three cookie sheets.

2. Process the pecans, apricots, and brown sugar in a food processor to a finely ground paste.

3. Add the eggs and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in 1 1/2 cups (185 g) coconut to form a stiff dough.

4. Place the remaining coconut in a small bowl. Form the dough into balls the size of walnuts and roll in the coconut.

5. Place 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to racks to cool.