Apricot Walnut Creams

I love these little treats -- check out these ingredients, how could you not love these? Another one from the Weeks family. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen and freezes well for keeping.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c dried apricots
• 1 lb confectioners sugar
• 2/3 c light cream or half and half
• 1/4 c light corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c marshmallow creme
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 c walnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Place apricots in colander over boiling water in large saucepan. Cover and steam 10 minutes. Remove from colander and dice small.
2. Combine in heavy 2 qt sauce pan the sugar, cream, syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until small amount forms soft ball in cold water (234 degrees in a candy thermometer), and then remove from heat.
3. Add but do not stir the marshmallow cream and butter. Let cool 15 minutes.
4. Add vanilla and beat until creamy.
5. Stir in the apricots and walnuts.
6. Drop teaspoon sized drops on wax paper or foil and let set until firm enough to move.