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Christmas Orange Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Julie Brooks PHOTO BY: Megan Nickle

"My mom makes these for Christmas every year. The holiday isn't complete without them! Kids can make them too since there is no baking involved."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 3.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 to 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar and pecans. Make a well in the center and pour in the orange juice concentrate, corn syrup and melted butter. Mix well by hand until dough forms. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Put a sheet of waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by STARGEEZER
Though tastey, the cookies need some spice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Cacki
These have the most original taste of anything I have ever made! I did put the "dough" in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by BLACK VELVET
A bit time consuming to make. I found it difficult to roll them into balls, and hold the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by Sara p
Mom always made these for Christmas. Tangy goodness. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by D STEINMETZ
Good flavor but I diliked the texture so much that I did not serve them. Since it was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by SHOWDOGGAL
EASY to prepare. I think frozen lemonade could be used also. Still undecided if I like them... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Christmas Orange Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 640

  • Total Fat: 27.7g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Total Carbs: 96.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 6.6g

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