APRICOT CHEWS12 dried apricots 6 dried figs Apple or orange juice (for soaking apricots and figs) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons molasses 1/2 cup wheat germ Coconut flakes Soak apricots and figs in apple or orange juice for a few hours or overnight, or microwave on medium for 2 minutes. Drain. Combine apricots, figs, raisins, almonds, sunflower seeds, molasses and wheat germ in food processor or blender. Process until ingredients are finely chopped. On wax paper, form batter into a sausage-like roll. Cover with coconut. Refrigerate for a few hours, then slice or form into balls. Makes 2 dozen 1/2-inch slices or walnut-sized balls Source: The Smart Baking Cookbook by Jane Kinderlehrer
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