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Small Batch Sugar Plums

Create festive holiday magic with this easy Sugar Plums recipe! Made with dried fruits, nuts, chocolate, honey, and warm spices, these flavorful treats are perfect for celebrations or as a sweet snack anytime.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet:
Keyword: sugar plums, sugarplums
Servings: 10 sugar plums
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sugarplums

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • ½ cup dried figs
  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • ½ cup dried dates
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

For the Colored Sugar (optional) or use 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for rolling

  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • red and green food coloring

Instructions

Make the Sugar Plums

  • Prepare the Mixture: Add the walnuts, dried figs, dried apricots, dried dates, chocolate chips, honey, and spices to a food processor. Pulse a few times to chop the nuts and fruit into small pieces. Then, process continuously for 30 seconds. Pause to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
  • Form the Dough: Continue processing for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture comes together into a sticky ball.
  • Shape the Sugar Plums: Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls.
  • Make the Colored Sugar (optional): Divide the granulated sugar into two small bowls. Add 1–2 drops of red food coloring to one bowl and 1–2 drops of green food coloring to the other. Stir each bowl until the sugar is evenly colored.
  • Coat the Sugar Plums: Roll each sugar plum in either the red or green colored sugar, or use powdered sugar for a classic coating.
  • Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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