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Special Occasions: Christmas: Rum Raisin Balls

Delicious sweet treats that make great gifts or to serve with coffee.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: December 12, 2005

Suggestions: Overnight soaking required.

Serves: 36 person(s)
Yield: 36 x balls

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 24 mins (overnight) for soaking

Ingredients:

1 cup seedless raisins
3 Tbsp rum
1 cup almond meal
1 cup flaked almonds
1/2 tsp almond essence
1/2 cup cocoa*
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful (or 12 packets Equal® sweetener)

Directions:

Soak raisins in rum overnight. Drain and place in a food processor with almonds, essence and Equal.

Process until just combined. Shape mixture into balls and roll in cocoa.

Variations:

Alternatively, roll the balls in coconut (adjust for added calories and varied nutrition information).

* If a gluten-free recipe is required, please use a gluten-free cocoa.