Christmas Series: Apricot Rum Balls
Ingredients:
8oz dried apricots, chopped (in food processor)
1/2 cup vegan butter (I used Earth Balance buttery sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups Rice Krispies (FOR GLUTEN FREE USE ANOTHER GF CRISPY RICE CEREAL - Rice krispies are NOT gluten-free, unfortunately), crushed with hands
1 cup pecans, chopped (in food processor)
1 oz dark rum
1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling/dusting
Instructions:
In a large sauce pot, melt vegan butter over low heat.
Stir in rum, apricots, and brown sugar until a paste is formed.
Add rice krispies and pecans and stir thoroughly, still cooking/warming over very low heat.
Using clean hands, roll mixture into 1 inch balls.
Roll each ball in confectioner’s sugar and place on waxed paper or parchment paper to cool.
Enjoy!