APRICOT CHEESE BALL

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
15 dried apricots, finely chopped
3 tbsp. apricot jam
1 tsp. vanilla
Pecans to roll it in

Soften cream cheese and mix in all but nuts. Chill until firm enough to make a ball. Roll into ball and roll in nuts

APRICOT CHOCOLATE BALLS

12 oz. pkg. vanilla wafers, crushed fine
3/4 c. apricot preserves
1/2 c. Nestle's miniature semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar

In large bowl, mix wafers, jelly, and chocolate. Mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto foil cookie sheet. Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Makes 3 dozen balls.