Orange Balls
Brighten up your snack game with these no-bake Orange Balls, a zesty and refreshing treat that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring crushed vanilla wafer cookies, powdered sugar, and unsweetened shredded coconut, these bite-sized delights are brought to life with the tangy burst of frozen orange juice concentrate and the richness of melted butter. Simply mix, roll, and chill—no cooking required! Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or an on-the-go snack, these citrusy gems can also be coated in extra shredded coconut for added texture and tropical flair. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for make-ahead storage, Orange Balls are a quick and irresistible crowd-pleaser bursting with orange flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Vanilla wafer cookies
- 200 grams Powdered sugar
- 200 grams Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 115 grams Butter
- 120 milliliters Frozen orange juice concentrate
- 50 grams Shredded coconut (for coating, optional)
Instructions
1. Crush the vanilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor, or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed wafer cookies, powdered sugar, and unsweetened shredded coconut.
3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave until fully liquefied but not hot.
4. Add the melted butter and orange juice concentrate to the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a sticky, uniform dough.
5. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small 1-inch balls.
6. If desired, roll each ball in the additional shredded coconut to coat for added flavor and texture.
7. Place the orange balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
8. Once chilled, serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
