This recipe is a favorite treat for Dancer. As Santa delivers gifts around the world, he often visits places too warm for snow. Dancer often brings around this treat to remind us of home.
2 1/4 C. chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs 1 C. pecans, toasted, finely chopped 1 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar, sifted and divided 1/3 C. coconut flakes 1/4 C. light corn syrup 1/4 C. strawberry preserves
Combine cookie crumbs, pecans, 3/4 C. powdered sugar, and coconut in a bowl. Stir well. Add corn syrup and preserves; stir well. Shape mixture into balls, using 1 Tbs. of mixture for each. Roll balls in remaining 3/4 C. powdered sugar; roll again to coat well. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Yield: 28 cookies