No-Bake Spiced Fruitcake Balls Recipe

Name: No-Bake Spiced Fruitcake Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted dried dates; 1/2 cup dried black figs, stemmed and halved; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 3 tablespoons dark rum or brandy; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup pecans; 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers; 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger; 2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon or orange peel; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; Pinch of salt; Green, red or white sanding sugar, for decorating

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pitted dried dates
1/2 cup dried black figs, stemmed and halved
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon or orange peel
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of salt
Green, red or white sanding sugar, for decorating

1
Combine the dried dates, figs and cranberries in a medium microwave-safe bowl; add 2 tablespoons rum and the butter.
2
Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring, until the dried fruit is softened and the butter is melted, about 3 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Toast the pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop.
6
Combine the graham crackers, crystallized ginger, candied lemon peel, molasses, cinnamon, allspice and salt in a food processor.
7
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon rum, the pecans and the dried-fruit mixture (with any liquid from the bowl).
8
Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and holds together when squeezed.
9
(If the mixture is dry, add a little water just until it holds together.)
10
Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
11
Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
12
Put the sanding sugar on a plate.
13
Roll the balls in the sugar to coat.
14
Photograph by Levi Brown

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pitted dried dates, 1/2 cup dried black figs, stemmed and halved, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 3 tablespoons dark rum or brandy, and more.

Yes, No-Bake Spiced Fruitcake Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

No-Bake Spiced Fruitcake Balls

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