Cocoa-Fig Sugarplums

Ingredients

• Honey 1/4 teaspoon
• orange zest 1 cup
• almond extract 1/4 cup
• Sugar 1/4 teaspoon(s) or try Brown Sugar for a healthier option.
• Dried Figs, cooked 10 teaspoons
• slivered almonds 1/3 cups
• unsweetened cocoa 3 cups
• Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon

Directions

Trim stems from figs.

In a food processor, combine figs, almonds, cocoa, and cinnamon, and chop until minced.

Add remaining ingredients except sugar, and pulse just until mixed.

Form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.

To serve, arrange balls in shallow dish or place in paper or aluminum candy cups. (Can be made up to 1 week ahead. Store in an airtight container.)