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:

1. In a large sauce pot, melt vegan butter over low heat.

2. Stir in rum, apricots, and brown sugar until a paste is formed.

3. Add rice krispies and pecans and stir thoroughly, still cooking/warming over very low heat.

4. Using clean hands, roll mixture into 1 inch balls.

5. Roll each ball in confectioner’s sugar and place on waxed paper or parchment paper to cool.

6. Enjoy!