Delicious and Festive Figgy Pudding Balls Recipe

These Figgy Pudding Balls are a twist on the classic Christmas dessert. Made with dried figs, spices, and a hint of brandy, these bite-sized treats are moist, fragrant, and bursting with flavor. They are perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps to prepare these festive Figgy Pudding Balls in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried figs, stemmed and roughly chopped
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse the dried figs until finely chopped.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped figs, almond meal, breadcrumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, brandy, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
4. Once chilled, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls using your hands.
5. Roll the balls in powdered sugar until fully coated.
6. Place the Figgy Pudding Balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!
8. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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