Easy sugar plums Christmas recipe

7. 10. 2025

Check out this super quick and easy recipe for Christmas sugar plums!

You can whip them up in no time using dried fruits, nuts, and fragrant spices.

They’re a sweet addition to your holiday cookie platter and also make a great homemade gift for family and friends.

Ingredients:

1 cup almonds coarsely chopped and roasted
1 cup dates – chopped
1 cup dried apricots chopped
1½ teaspoon orange zest finely grated, organic
½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
¼ teaspoon allspice ground
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg – freshly grated
¼ cup turbinado sugar or more for rolling

Instructions:

Combine the roasted almonds, dates, apricots, orange zest and spices in a food processor.
Cover and pulse until the mixture is transformed into a paste.
Roll mixture into 1-inch diameter balls (about 1½ tablespoon).
Roll balls in sugar.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or freeze (without rolling in the sugar) for up to 3 months.

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Author of the article Milan & Ondra

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