Sugar Plums

Name: Sugar Plums
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 cup chopped almonds; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022

While working as a secretary in a library, I got a request from someone looking for a sugar plum recipe. I searched high and low but eventually stumbled upon this version in a local publication.—Virginia Barber, Waynesville, Georgia

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 cup sugar; beat 1 minute longer or until thickened. Stir in the almonds, coconut, dates and extracts. Transfer to an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until browned and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the oven; stir. Let stand for 6-8 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Cool completely on waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Sugar Plums

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