Chocolate Orange Balls

Makes about 60

1 9-ounce box of vanilla wafer cookies
2 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

In a food processor, combine the vanilla wafers, 2 cups of the confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, orange juice concentrate, and corn syrup. Process until the cookies are ground to crumbs and mixture is evenly blended. Add the pecan pieces and pulse process until the nuts are finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and form into 1" balls. Roll balls in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar to coat. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Reviews of Chocolate Orange Balls:


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  A cookie baker in Omaha, NE  Dec 22, 2009
Would make this again.
I have made a recipe almost exactly like this for many years. They are absolutely fantastic and a family favorite. I think they're best when the vanilla wafers are as fine as possible. I also prefer chopped, toasted walnuts in them versus pecans. I've always rolled mine in regular sugar.

Store them tightly sealed at room temperature, and let them cure for a few days before you eat them. They're heavenly. five stars

  david in slinger  Dec 20, 2009
Would make this again.
would make again and again, totally fantastic five stars

  Amy in Nebraska  Nov 30, 2008
Would make this again.
These are great! Me and my daughter made them one afternoon, so easy. Would definitely make these again. five stars

  Diana Quaid in Mechanicsville,VA  Dec 19, 2007
Would make this again.
Easy to make and no baking needed.
Excellent to make with children.
Everyones favorite!!!!! five stars

  kelley in michigan  Dec 12, 2007
Would make this again.
My grandmother always made these at Christmas. They do taste better when they sit for a few days. I crunched the waffers so you don't need a food processor. It gives them a little more texture. five stars

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