Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried figs (stems removed and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of cloves
  • Pinch of allspice
  • Pinch of cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Coarse sugar for decorating

Instruction

  • Place the almonds, figs, apricots and crystallized ginger in the work bowl of a food processor and chop to a fine consistency on the pulse function.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and continue to pulse until well mixed but still crumbly; do not puree or make a paste of the ingredients.
  • Transfer the mixture to a sheet of wax paper. Using a spatula, gently smooth the mixture into a rectangle and cut it into 18 even pieces.
  • Spread a thin layer of coarse decorating sugar on a plate. Lightly coat your hands with powdered sugar and roll each piece into a ball. Roll the balls in the decorating sugar to coat and place in small paper baking cups or in a single layer on a serving plate.