Easy Fruitcake Balls
. 1/2 cup butter
. 1/2 cup honey
. 1 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruits
. 1 cup chopped dates
. 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
. 1/2 cup candied pineapple, chopped
. 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
. 1 cup chopped pecans
. 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
. 1/2 teaspoon salt
. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
. dash ground cloves
. 3 1/2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light; beat in honey until
fluffy. Add fruits and nuts, orange peel, vanilla, salt, and spices. Mix to
blend
thoroughly. Let stand for several hours to let flavors blend. Add crumbs and
mix in until well blended. Shape into small balls. If desired, drizzle with
a confectioners' sugar icing or roll in finely chopped nuts or
confectioners' sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator,
separating layers
with waxed paper.
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch balls.
. 1/2 cup butter
. 1/2 cup honey
. 1 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruits
. 1 cup chopped dates
. 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
. 1/2 cup candied pineapple, chopped
. 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
. 1 cup chopped pecans
. 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
. 1/2 teaspoon salt
. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
. dash ground cloves
. 3 1/2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light; beat in honey until
fluffy. Add fruits and nuts, orange peel, vanilla, salt, and spices. Mix to
blend
thoroughly. Let stand for several hours to let flavors blend. Add crumbs and
mix in until well blended. Shape into small balls. If desired, drizzle with
a confectioners' sugar icing or roll in finely chopped nuts or
confectioners' sugar. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator,
separating layers
with waxed paper.
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch balls.
