Orange-Fruit Nut Truffles

Orange-Fruit Nut Truffles

4 Reviews

“These candies are bursting with flavors! Ground walnuts, cranberries, prunes, and ginger are rolled into perfect little treats.” - by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen balls

Directions

  1. In a food processor with the knife blade, blend all until a dough-like ball is formed. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Optional: Top each with a walnut piece.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (36 total)

  • Calories
  • 55 cal
  • 3%
  • Fat
  • 3.1 g
  • 5%
  • Carbs
  • 7 g
  • 2%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (4)

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kareno
11

kareno

"Pretty good treats. Truffles is a funny name, though, since these are NOT light and fluffy. I used plain prunes and zest of an entire orange. They're sticky, so I rolled them in powdered sugar (sti..." See morell sticky, but more attractive)."

MoonBell
10

MoonBell

"I was greatly inspired by this recipe, but changed it up substantially. I had to substitute crispy rice cereal for the nuts since I was making it for a friend who needs everything gluten-free (who kn..." See moreew my nuts would have wheat in them?). I used freshly picked wild plums (from this same friend) instead of the prunes. I accidentally left out the spices, but these were still wonderful after I rolled them in chocolate almond bark with some real chocolate melted in there. My husband really doesn't want to share these!"

lilyorchid
2

lilyorchid

"Easy and very fast recipe! These are a great snack, and I love that they have a lot of fiber and Omega-3 (from the walnuts). I rolled the balls in shredded coconut, and they are delicious! I used p..." See morelain raisins, will try with chocolate-covered raisins next time."

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