Sweet Apricot Candy

Name: Sweet Apricot Candy
Ingredients: 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow creme, butter, vanilla, salt and orange zest; beat until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups confectioners' sugar; beat until combined (mixture will be stiff). By hand, knead in the apricots, pecans and enough remaining confectioners' sugar to make a very stiff mixture.
2

Press into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Cut into 1-in. squares.