1 8-oz package dried apricots, chopped
2-1/2 C flaked coconut
3/4 C sweetened condensed milk
1 C chopped pecans or walnuts
Stir apricots, coconut, and milk in bowl. Shape in walnut-sized balls (oil hands). Roll in chopped nuts. Put on waxed paper about 2 hours until firm. Can be kept in refrigerator or put in plastic, airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
For tangier flavor add 2 T lemon juice. Nuts can be put into mixture and then balls rolled in 10X powdered sugar.
Makes 5 dozen.