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Tropical Cookie Balls
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
Great addition to your cookie tray. If you can't find tropical medley fruit you may substitute 1 cup of minced dried fruits such as mango, pineapple, golden or dark raisins and papaya.
Ingredients:
1 cup crushed coconut cookie (about 8 cookies)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) bag dried tropical fruit, finely minced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, divided
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon rum extract
Directions:
1. Combine cookie crumbs, salt and fruit in large bowl; stir well. Add 1 cup pecans, cinnamon and 1/2 cup coconut; mix well.
2. Stir in corn syrup, honey and rum extract. Knead by hand until the mixture comes together. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Combine remaining 1/2 cup pecans and remaining 1 cup coconut on baking sheet. Roll balls in mixture to coat.
By RecipeOfHealth.com