Spice-Coated Maple-Walnut Nuggets

DESCRIPTION

Deceptively simple! These wonderful balls will make you feel like you’re getting away with eating cookie dough – but it’s actually all ground walnut. I am tempted to call these April Fools Cookie Dough!

Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
180 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
150 mg
Carbohydrates
9 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
4 g

Ingredients

  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 cups California walnut halves
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (use “B” grade for stronger maple flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated or turbinado sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Spray the interior and blade of a food processor with nonstick spray for easy handling. Add the walnuts and a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, and grind to a powder.
  2. Add the maple syrup (2 tablespoons for “regular” palates; 3 tablespoons for sweet tooth types) and continue to buzz the machine until it becomes walnut butter.
  3. Transfer the mix to a bowl (careful of the food processor blade!) and set aside.
  4. In a second bowl or on a plate, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Use your hands to form 1-inch balls from the walnut mixture, and roll each of  them in the cinnamon sugar until thoroughly coated. Transfer the finished balls to a shallow container with a tight-fitting lid.
  6. Cover the container, and store the balls in the freezer. They will solidify nicely, but will stay soft. Eat them from there!