No Bake Apricot Balls Easy To Make Ahead

Apricot Balls

We love making and sharing holiday cookies with the kids, and I’m always looking for easy options. You can make a batch of these healthy cookie bites in just about 10 minutes to share with your family or friends. They’re made with basic pantry staples and have such amazing apricot flavor! They remind me a lot of a classic Apricot Ball recipe that my grandmother used to make when I was a kid, and I’m so happy to be able to share this version with my own family. But maybe the best part? They store really well for weeks so you don’t have to worry about them going stale if you want to make them way ahead of time.

Ingredients You Need

These no-bake cookies are super straightforward as far as the ingredients go. You need:

Granola: I like to use a granola without whole nuts since it’s a little easier to grind up into the batter.Dried apricots: I use regular dried apricots here, not brown Turkish ones, for the classic flavor.Coconut oil: Since this is solid at room temperature and when chilled, it helps these cookies hold together well.Honey: The stickiness of honey also helps the batter hold together. (Avoid honey for kids under age 1.)Shredded unsweetened coconut: This is used to coat the cookies to help them not be sticky to touch, and it looks a little like snow, which is fun.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the process involved in making these. Scroll down to the bottom of the recipe for the full information. TIP: The batter takes a minute or two to come together in the food processor. You’ll know it’s ready when it starts to look like a batter and you can easily form it into a ball with your hands.

One year I got a little carried away and turned these into little snowmen. Just stack three balls and use broken pretzel pieces as arms. It’s fun!

How to Store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Best Tips for Success

Serve in mini paper cupcake liners if you’d like.I like to use a granola without whole nuts since it’s a little easier to grind up into the batter. Try my Applesauce Granola or the Oats and Honey flavor from Kind.The batter takes a minute or two to come together in the food processor so try to have a little patience with that step. You’ll know it’s ready when it starts to look like a batter and you can easily form it into a ball with your fingers.

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