EASY ORANGE BALLS

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This is delicious southern cookie ball, has been a favorite around these parts for many years. Its quick and easy and very tasty, and is a great flavor change for the holiday cookie platter.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
sifted confectioners' sugar or coconut, for coating

Steps:

  • Combine cookie crumbs and 1 cup confectioners' sugar.
  • blend in butter.
  • Stir in orange juice concentrate and add vanilla and nuts.
  • Shape mixture into balls about the size of walnuts.
  • Shake in food storage bag with sifted confectioners' sugar or coconut.
  • Arrange orange balls in single layer on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet and store uncovered overnight in refrigerator for best flavor.

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