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Sugar Plums

Sugar Plums: Sweet No-Bake Treats for Holiday Joy

Enjoy the magic of Sugar Plums, delightful no-bake treats that capture holiday joy in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Almonds Can swap for walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Dried Prunes Can use dried figs or dates.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Consider other dried berries for variety.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cherries Substitute with more cranberries if needed.
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can be substituted with lemon zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg or ginger can be added for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Nutmeg Ground nutmeg serves as a great alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Increase cinnamon if out of allspice.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a good alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling the finished Sugar Plums.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • baking sheet
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sugar Plums
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the almonds on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. After cooling, blend the toasted almonds, dried prunes, cranberries, cherries, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract in a food processor until a sticky mixture forms.
  3. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter, rolling each into smooth shapes.
  4. Roll each ball in granulated sugar until fully coated to create a sweet finishing touch.
  5. Place the finished Sugar Plums in a decorative dish or in mini cupcake wrappers and let them set for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store Sugar Plums in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for three weeks. Freeze for longer storage, thaw before serving.

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