Christmas Orange Balls Recipe
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Christmas Orange Balls

By: Julie Brooks 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 to 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 629 | Total Fat: 26.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by biggirll   view full review
excellent taste! loved them
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by STARGEEZER   view full review
Though tastey, the cookies need some spice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by Cacki   view full review
These have the most original taste of anything I have ever made! I did put the "dough" in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by BLACK VELVET   view full review
A bit time consuming to make. I found it difficult to roll them into balls, and hold the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by Erin   view full review
These are delicious! Very moist, and I love the flavor! I wonder if they can be baked without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Sher Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love these at Christmas and they are so easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by SHOWDOGGAL   view full review
EASY to prepare. I think frozen lemonade could be used also. Still undecided if I like them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by Michelle   view full review
This recipe is one of our favorites for Christmas. We give holiday gift baskets to friends and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by D STEINMETZ   view full review
Good flavor but I diliked the texture so much that I did not serve them. Since it was the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2011 by KKH3   view full review
I've never tasted anything like this before. Everyone liked them and it's something different.

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