Cherry Walnut Balls

Name: Cherry Walnut Balls
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 18 candied cherries; Confectioners' sugar

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
18 candied cherries
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes. Remove from the oven; stir well. Cool.
2

Shape about 1 tablespoon of walnut mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.