Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. vanilla wafers
  • 1 c. pecan pieces
  • 1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (undiluted)
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 c. flaked coconut or toasted ground pecans

Method

  • Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add half of vanilla wafers.
  • Process until fine crumbs.
  • Remove crumbs; set aside.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining vanilla wafers; remove crumbs and set aside.
  • Add pecan pieces to food processor bowl; process until ground.
  • Combine crumbs, ground pecan pieces, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate and butter in a large bowl; stir until blended.
  • Divide mixture in half.
  • Cover 1 portion with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Shape remaining portion into 1-inch balls and roll in coconut or 2 cups toasted ground pecans.
  • (Orange balls will dry out quickly; roll immediately after shaping.)
  • Repeat procedure with remaining portion.