Sugar Plums
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 3 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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2 eggs
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1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
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1 cup chopped almonds
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1 cup chopped dates
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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