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Sugar Plums Recipe

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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Diabetic Friendly

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Sugar Plums Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup flaked 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 11-in x 7-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. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 sugar plum equals 79 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 11 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Sugar Plums in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p21