Fruity Pebbles
3 cups mixed dried fruits
1 cup finely chopped pecans
grated rind of 1 lemon
½ cup toasted wheat germ, plus more for rolling
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chocolate-orange liqueur (optional)
Chop the fruits in a food processor to blend. (If they are very dry, soak them in some water for several hours or steam them in a countertop steamer for about 15 minutes. Drain.) Combine the fruit mixture with the remaining ingredients. Shape into small (½") balls and roll in additional toasted wheat germ. If you have extra nuts, you can use finely ground pecans for rolling instead of wheat germ.
Yield: 40-50 small balls