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Christmas Kisses
Annabel's first item of Christmas baking each year is usually a double batch of her mother's famous fig and ginger kisses. In our household, these are considered a special Christmas treat we all look forward to.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
makes 40 kisses
Baking
Dessert
Special Occasions
Kids
Ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup crystallised ginger
5–8 dried figs
1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk
1 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating
Method
Preheat oven to 160C fanbake and line an oven tray with baking paper.
Place the nuts, fruits and ginger in a food processor and whizz to chop finely.
Stir in condensed milk and coconut.
Shape into small balls or pyramids and roll in extra coconut.
Place on prepared tray and bake until lightly golden (about 20-25 minutes).
Stored in an airtight container, they will keep for weeks.
