Sugarplums

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C.
2. 2
   Place nuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, then cool.
3. 3
   Process nuts in a food processor until quite fine, but not to dust.
4. 4
   Add remaining ingredients except the oil and the icing sugar.
5. 5
   Pulse a few times to mix.
6. 6
   Turn mix into a bowl and rub your hands with a little of the oil.
7. 7
   Note to self: now is not the time to answer the phone.
8. 8
   Pinch of walnut sized pieces and roll into balls (you will need to re-oil your hands at least twice during this process as the mixture is very sticky).
9. 9
   Sift the icing sugar over the rolled balls, enough to coat well.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container.
11. 11
    Refrigerate in hot weather.