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How to Make Apricot Coconut Balls
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An easy sweet treat that uses 3 ingredients. No baking required, loved by children & adults alike

by Kirsty Archer
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These apricot balls are great for snacks, treats, afternoon tea or to add a little bit of sweetness to your day 'just because'. Great also with tea & coffee after dinner :)

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3 easy ingredients, 15-20 minutes of your time to make, and an hour (or longer) in the fridge if you have the time. The fridge just helps them set a bit firmer, but they taste awesome either way!

3 easy ingredients, 15-20 minutes of your time to make, and an hour (or longer) in the fridge if you have the time. The fridge just helps them set a bit firmer, but they taste awesome either way!

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Begin by breaking up the biscuits to a fine crumb. I use an 'old-school' method of bashing them with a rolling pin handle (very labour intensive!)  but feel to use a food processor if you have one!

Begin by breaking up the biscuits to a fine crumb. I use an 'old-school' method of bashing them with a rolling pin handle (very labour intensive!) but feel to use a food processor if you have one!

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As mentioned, the rolling pin method takes a bit of time. The biscuit pieces are slowly getting finer...

As mentioned, the rolling pin method takes a bit of time. The biscuit pieces are slowly getting finer...

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The fine crumbs are finally emerging! The finer and consistent the crumbs, the easier the apricot balls are to shape...

The fine crumbs are finally emerging! The finer and consistent the crumbs, the easier the apricot balls are to shape...

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Mix through the diced apricot pieces through the biscuit mixture. I used to buy whole dried apricots to chop myself until I discovered the time-saving packets of ready diced ones!

Mix through the diced apricot pieces through the biscuit mixture. I used to buy whole dried apricots to chop myself until I discovered the time-saving packets of ready diced ones!

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Stir through the condensed milk. You need to be quick here, because as soon as the condensed milk mixes with the biscuit crumbs & apricot pieces, it starts to set. Once mixed, use hands to roll balls

Stir through the condensed milk. You need to be quick here, because as soon as the condensed milk mixes with the biscuit crumbs & apricot pieces, it starts to set. Once mixed, use hands to roll balls

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You can use a teaspoon to get the right amount of mixture together to form a ball. Over time I have worked out how much to pinch up & roll between my palms to make the right size ball.

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Pour coconut into a bowl or a plate. You can roll the balls directly in the coconut on the plate, but I find it easier to roll the balls in my hand & add small amounts of coconut into my hands to roll

Pour coconut into a bowl or a plate. You can roll the balls directly in the coconut on the plate, but I find it easier to roll the balls in my hand & add small amounts of coconut into my hands to roll

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Repeat the ball-rolling process quickly, using the stickiness of the condensed milk to help shape and bond the coconut. I usually make 45 little balls, each about two-bites worth.   Eat, share, enjoy!

Repeat the ball-rolling process quickly, using the stickiness of the condensed milk to help shape and bond the coconut. I usually make 45 little balls, each about two-bites worth. Eat, share, enjoy!

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Allicious !

My aunt used to make these for us ! They were yummy ;)

Allicious ! 10 months ago

Winnie Broderick

I buy the apricot rolls at Winco and find them expensive. These sound like the same thing. Thank you for the recipe. I'll be making these very soon.

Winnie Broderick 10 months ago

Kirsty Archer

Raquel - yes, the ziplock bag is another great idea. I have used plastic bags in the past too (although messier than a ziplock if you don't tie it closed properly!). Thanks for suggesting it for other viewers :)

Kirsty Archer (author) 10 months ago

Kirsty Archer

Marie-Anne B - you could probably try it with bananas if you intend eating them right away/same day. Otherwise I am guessing they would go brown and mushy. If you try it, let me know how you go!

Kirsty Archer (author) 10 months ago

Raquel Carbajal Sosa

I place the cookies in a ziplock bag and roll with the rolling pin ( bag obviously closed). It has the same texture as mashing them ( blender doesn't)

Raquel Carbajal Sosa 10 months ago

Marie-Anne B

Hmmm could you do with bananas?

Marie-Anne B 10 months ago

Madge Allende Pascal

Yum apricots and coconut, yum yums

Madge Allende Pascal 10 months ago

1 tin of condensed milk (395g)

1 packet of Marie biscuits

200g diced/chopped dried apricots

Coconut for coating/rolling

1 mixing bowl

Large dish to hold the finished product

Refrigerator (optional but recommended)

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