Ingredients:

1/3 c 4 oz 2 T 1/2 tsp 1/4 c 1 T 1/2 tsp 1/4 c

slivered almonds (2 ounces) dried figs unsweetened cocoa ground cinnamon honey grated orange zest almond extract granulated sugar

Procedure:

1.  In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds to bring out their flavor.
2.  Remove from heat.
3.  Cool.
4.  Combine figs, cocoa, cinnamon and almonds in a food processor and pulse just until they become the size of peppercorns.
5.  Add honey, orange zest and extract.
6.  Pulse 3 or 4 times more or just until mixed in.
7.  Spread the sugar in a shallow dish.
8.  Form the dough into 1-inch balls.
9.  Roll in sugar.

Makes about 2 dozen sugar plums

Nutritional Information:
    46 calories
    1 gram protein
    9 grams carbohydrate
    5 gram fiber
    1 gram fat
    0 grams saturated fat
    0 milligrams cholesterol
    1 milligram sodium.