Tropical Cookie Balls

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Tropical Cookie Balls

 

1 cup crushed coconut bar cookies (about 8 cookies)

1 bag (6 oz.) tropical medley dried fruit, finely chopped *

1-1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped, divided

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1-1/2 cups sweetened coconut, divided

1/3 cup light corn syrup

2 TB honey

1 tsp. rum extract

 

Combine cookie crumbs, salt and fruit in large bowl; stir well. Add 1 cup

pecans,

cinnamon and 1/2 cup coconut; mix well.

 

Stir in corn syrup, honey and rum extract.

 

Knead by had until the mixture comes together. Shape into 1 " balls.

 

Combine remaining 1/2 cup pecans and remaining 1 cup coconut on baking sheet.

 

 

Roll balls in mixture to coat.

 

Makes about 3 dozen.

 

* Or substitute 1 cup minced dried fruits, such as mango, pineapple, golden

or dark

raisins and papaya.