ORANGE LIQUEUR BALLS

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Since I love the flavor of orange, I wanted to find a recipe for orange liqueur balls for the New Year's Celebration!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c finely crushed unfrosted sugar cookies
1 c toasted hazelnuts or almonds finely chopped
1 c powdered sugar
1/4 c light corn syrup
2 Tbsp orange liqueur
2 Tbsp salted butter, melted
powdered sugar for rolling and coating the orange balls

Steps:

  • 1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 2 Tbsp. of butter on medium-high. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, stir together sugar cookie crumbs, nuts, powdered sugar, corn syrup, orange liqueur and melted butter until well blended.
  • 3. Place one cup powdered sugar into a small bowl.
  • 4. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls and roll and coat them in the powdered sugar.
  • 5. Place the balls on a cooking sheet lined with waxed paper and cover with plastic wrap, let stand for 2 hours.
  • 6. Before serving, roll and coat the balls once again in powdered sugar.

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