Apricot Coconut Balls

These little fruit balls are great on party trays at gatherings.

Servings: 14

• 8 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup nonfat sweetened condensed milk
• Additional coconut, for rolling*

In a food processor chop apricots and coconut until thoroughly combined.
Add the 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; process until combined.

Pour the mixture into a dish; refrigerate until firm (about 30 to 45 minutes).

While mixture chills, place wax paper on a baking sheet; set aside. Place additional coconut in a shallow bowl.

When apricot mixture is chilled, shape into balls (about 1-inch in diameter). Roll in coconut; place on wax paper. Refrigerate until firm.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

COOKS NOTE: May also use finely chopped toasted nuts to roll in.

Per Ball: 92 Calories; 3g Fat (24.2% calories from fat); 2g Saturated Fat; 1g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 28mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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