Orange Snowballs

These bite-sized treats taste like a creamsicle dressed up for the holidays. They’re tender, citrusy, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet — no oven required!

Prep Time 15

Refrigerate 30

Total Time 45

Servings cookies

Calories 163kcal

Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

11- ounce box vanilla wafers
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for a bolder flavor
½ cup unsalted butter melted
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
2 teaspoons orange zest
2½ cups powdered sugar divided
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Add the vanilla wafers and pecans to a food processor; pulse until finely ground.
Pour in melted butter, orange juice concentrate, orange zest, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Pulse until the mixture forms a soft dough.
Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining powdered sugar to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for a firmer texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a cool, citrusy bite.

Notes

Store Orange Snowballs in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between the layers to keep them from sticking together. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days, but I prefer storing them in the refrigerator, where they'll stay fresh for up to a week and the citrus flavor becomes even brighter.

For longer storage, freeze the snowballs in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and, if needed, give them a fresh dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

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