Orange Balls - Master Cookbook Recipe # 376

Name: Orange Balls - Master Cookbook Recipe # 376
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 50-60
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (Nabisco recommended); 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (Minute Maid recommended); 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 8 oz sweetened flaked coconut (Baker’s recommended)

These "Orange Snow Balls" are a bright, citrusy twist on a classic no-bake cookie. Combining the crunch of crushed vanilla wafers and pecans with the creamy, zesty punch of orange juice concentrate, they are finished with a sweet coating of flaked coconut. They are the perfect refreshing treat for holiday platters or a quick afternoon snack that requires no oven time at all!

This is recipe #376 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minTotal time: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 box vanilla wafers, crushed (Nabisco recommended)
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (Minute Maid recommended)
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz sweetened flaked coconut (Baker’s recommended)

Instructions

Prep the Base: Place the vanilla wafer crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
Mix: Add the thawed orange juice concentrate, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Beat the mixture until it is well blended.
Sweeten: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until it is fully incorporated into the dough.
Scoop: Use a teaspoon or a cookie scoop to drop portions of the mixture onto parchment paper.
Coat: Roll each ball in the sweetened flaked coconut until evenly coated.
Store: Place the orange balls in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Notes

Tammy’s Tip

Make sure your orange juice concentrate is fully thawed but still cold for the best consistency when mixing. If you find the dough is a bit too soft to roll, just pop the bowl in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm it up before scooping. These store beautifully in the freezer, so feel free to make a double batch and keep them on hand for a quick, delicious burst of orange whenever you have a craving!