Nilla-Orange Balls

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Nilla-Orange Balls are delightful, bite-sized treats combining the sweetness of vanilla wafers with the bright citrus flavor of orange. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, they offer a sweet, nutty crunch with a hint of orange zest that appeals to all ages and complements many dessert tables.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla wafers
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 6 oz. can frozen orange juice, thawed
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1 box powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
  2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to stiffen, about 1 hour.
  3. Once firm, roll the mixture into small balls.
  4. Optional: freeze the balls for longer storage or chilled serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

524 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 40% DV
Carbs 59.9g 22% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 36g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 262mg 11% DV
Potassium 253.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8% DV
Calcium 26.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1mg 5% 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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