Orange-Coconut Balls

• servings: 80 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 c. vanilla wafer crumbs {a 12 oz. box, crushed ... a food processor makes quick work of the crushing!}

1 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans or walnuts

3/4 c. (6 oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

4 c. confectioners sugar {1 lb.}

2 T. butter, melted

red & yellow food coloring {optional}

Approximately 2 c. shredded coconut

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs, nuts, confectioners sugar, orange juice concentrate, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.*

Roll into small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Immediately roll each ball in coconut.

Place in an airtight container and chill.

*If using food coloring, add about 3 drops red food coloring and 5 drops yellow food coloring to the mixture ... or, the amount needed to reach your desired color of orange.