Christmas Recipe: Honey Butter Fruit Cake Balls

_  ½ Cup Butter, softened

½ Cup Honey

1 tsp Grated Orange Peel

1 tsp Vanilla

Dash Salt

1 tsp Cinnamon

½ tsp Allspice

½ tsp Nutmeg

Dash Ground Cloves

1 Cup Pecans, finely chopped

1 Cup Dates, chopped

1 Cup Candied Cherries

½ Golden Raisins

½ Candied Pineapple

2 Cups Fine Graham Cracker Crumbs

              In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and honey until light and fluffy.  Add orange peel, salt, vanilla, and spices; mix thoroughly.  Add fruits and nuts; stir in.  Add graham cracker crumbs.  Let stand for 3-4 hours so flavors can blend.  Shape into small balls.  Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator, separating layers with waxed paper.

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