Orange Balls

The Harris Sisters used to make this no-bake candy recipe at Christmas time growing up. With it's distinct orange and coconut flavors, it makes a great addition to your holiday treat table and with just 7 ingredients, this old-fashioned recipe is easy to make.

Orange Balls

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

16 oz confectioner's sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

12 oz vanilla wafers, finely crushed

14 oz bag sweetened flaked coconut, divided

6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1 cup chopped nuts

1. Cream together butter and sugars.
2. Add crushed vanilla wafers, half of coconut, and orange juice concentrate and mix together.
3. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls.
4. Roll balls into the remaining coconut and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Chill in refrigerator until firm. 
6. Store orange balls in refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes:

Recipe makes about 60 orange balls.

Remember to keep orange balls chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them. Only serve the number of orange balls you need at first, then replenish your serving platter throughout the party as the first ones get eaten.