California Fig & Pecan Brandy Balls

Boozy bites like this brandy balls recipe make the best holiday sweets. Our Fig Brandy Balls are the best pecan candy out there.

Course Dessert

Keyword Best Pecan Candy, Brandy Balls recipe

Servings

Calories 2929kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup pecans toasted, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups gingersnap cookies finely crushed
1 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs stemmed, finely chopped
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 cup pecans toasted, finely chopped
1/2 cup brandy
1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

In bowl of food processor, combine ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, ¼ cup pecans and salt. Whirl to a fine texture. Spoon into bowl and set aside.
In the same food processor bowl, combine crushed cookies, figs, 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup pecans, brandy and butter. Pulse to blend well. Chill mixture for 20 to 30 minutes.
Form rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls. Roll balls in reserved sugar-nut mixture. Place in airtight container. Chill for 12 hours for flavors to meld. Balls can made up to 2 weeks ahead; store in refrigerator.

Notes

Chocolate & Fig Amaretto Balls: Prepare as directed substituting toasted almonds for pecans, crushed chocolate wafer cookies for gingersnaps and amaretto for brandy. *Variation for Brandy Balls: Instead of brandy, pour 1teaspoon brandy extract into measuring cup; add water to measure ½ cup. Increase extract to 2 teaspoons as needed for more flavor. *Variation for Amaretto Balls: Instead of amaretto, pour 1 teaspoon almond extract into measuring cup; add water to measure ½ cup. Increase extract to 2 teaspoons as needed for more flavor.

Photo David Campbell

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