Florida Orange Melts

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Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 c. coarsely broken vanilla wafers
  • 1 1/3 c. chopped pecans
  • 2/3 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest
  • 3 Tbsp. thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur
  • 2 tsp. light corn syrup
  • 1 c. shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, process the wafers with 1 cup of the pecans until finely ground.
  2. Add together the powdered sugar and orange zest and mix well until evenly incorporated.
  3. Add the orange juice concentrate, orange liqueur and corn syrup and mix until blended.
  4. Finely chop the remaining pecans and spread them in a shallow bowl.
  5. Spread coconut in a shallow bowl.
  6. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll in either the pecans or the coconut to coat.
  8. Let cookies mellow for at least 4 hours before eating.
  9. Makes 2 dozen.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

551 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 72.4g 26% DV
Fiber 5.2g 19% DV
Sugar 57.5g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 104mg 5% DV
Potassium 262.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 8.6mg 10% DV
Calcium 35.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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