Candy Recipes - Truffles, Balls and Bon Bons

Fig Coconut Balls

3/4 cup dried figs
3/4 cup shredded coconut meat
1/2 cup nut meats
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steam figs. With scissors, clip off stems, and grind or chop fine. Grind coconut and nut meats, then combine all ingredients and work to a paste. Add more lemon juice if necessary. Shape mixture into little balls about 3/4 inch in diameter, and roll in finely chopped coconut.