Luscious Orange Balls

Prep: 15 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Sweet and tangy orange-flavored confections with crunchy pecans, perfect for holidays or gifting, offering a delightful combination of citrus and nutty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. vanilla wafers, crushed fine
  • 6 oz. thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 1 lb. confectioners sugar
  • 2 cups finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Add reserved orange juice, a few drops at a time, if mixture is too dry.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls the size of walnuts.
  4. Roll each ball in extra confectioners sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 21.8g 28% DV
Carbs 49.6g 18% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 37g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 98.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 173.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9% DV
Calcium 32.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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