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     Title: Carob Pineapple Thisbies
Categories: Cookies, Fruits, Snacks
     Yield: 36 servings

   3/4 c  Black mission figs; soaked
     2    Hrs in 1/2 c water
   1/2 c  Dates, pitted; soaked 2 hrs
   1/4 c  Water
     5 md Dried pineapple rings;
          soak 1/2 Hr in 1/2 c water
 1 1/2 tb Carob powder
     1 c  Coarsely ground walnuts
   1/2 c  Walnut pieces
   1/2 c  Raisins
   1/2 c  Grated coconut
   1/2 ts Cinnamon

 Drain soaked fruit, reserving the soaking water. Puree the figs & dates
 with the carob powder in a food processor or blender at medium speed,
 adding a little soaking water if necessary.

  Cut pineapple into small pieces, using scissors with wet blades to
 prevent from sticking.  In a large bowl, mix the pureed figs & dates with
 the pineapple, ground walnuts, walnut pieces & raisins.

  In a small bowl, mix coconut & cinnamon. Form douhg into small balls;
 roll in coconut mixture & flatten into cookie shapes. Refrigerate until
 ready to saerve.
 Will keep refrigerated up to a month.

  Frances Kendall, "Sweet Temptations"

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