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Sugar Plums Cookies

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Sugar Plums Cookies are no-bake, spiced fruit-and-nut treats inspired by the nostalgic charm of traditional sugar plums. Naturally sweet, chewy, and rolled in sparkling sugar, they’re festive, wholesome, and easy to make in under 30 minutes.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried figs
  • 1/2 cup dried dates
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup walnuts or almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar or sanding sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine figs, dates, apricots, and nuts. Pulse until finely chopped and sticky.
  2. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey or maple syrup, and orange zest. Pulse again until a thick dough forms.
  3. Scoop and roll mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
  4. Roll each ball in coarse or sanding sugar to coat.
  5. Place cookies on a tray and chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

  • Swap in cherries, cranberries, or raisins for different fruit flavors.
  • Use pecans or pistachios for a variation in nut flavor.
  • Maple syrup makes this recipe fully vegan.
  • Try adding shredded coconut or cocoa powder for texture and flavor changes.
  • Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

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