Best 3 Coconut Orange Balls Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Coconut Orange Balls recipe collection, featuring a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are crafted with a harmonious blend of coconut and orange, resulting in a burst of tropical zest and citrusy freshness. Discover three enticing variations of this classic recipe: a simple Coconut Orange Ball recipe that captures the essence of this timeless treat, a Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Orange Ball recipe that elevates the experience with a rich chocolate coating, and a No-Bake Coconut Orange Ball recipe that offers a quick and effortless way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Prepare to embark on a sensory adventure with our Coconut Orange Balls, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

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ORANGE COCONUT BALLS

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When my mother first made these slightly sweet morsels years ago, we immediately fell in love with their unique flavor. -Helen Youngers, Kingman, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISPY ORANGE COCONUT BALLS

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In the world of Sandra Lee, a cookbook author and self-proclaimed "lifestylist," life is hectic and people are busy, so she cooks semi-homemade food. "The Semi-Homemade cooking approach is easily done by combining several prepackaged foods, a few fresh ingredients, and a 'pinch of this with a hint of that' to make new, easy, gourmet-tasting, inexpensive meals in minutes," she said. The Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style chocolate icings that Ms. Lee calls for in her Crispy Orange Coconut Balls (truffles, really) do not allow you to have control over the quality of the chocolate - the main flavor of the dessert. If you would like more control of that flavor, try this riff, developed by Amanda Hesser.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield About 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 16-ounce container dark chocolate fudge or milk chocolate frosting, preferably Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure orange extract, preferably McCormick
1 1/2 cups chocolatey sweetened rice cereal, preferably Kellogg's Cocoa Rice Krispies
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted, preferably Baker's

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Beat frosting and sifted confectioners' sugar in large bowl until well-blended. Beat in orange extract. Stir in rice cereal.
Using tablespoon or 1-ounce cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls and place on cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until slightly firm. Roll balls in coconut to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 64 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COCONUT ORANGE BALLS

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This is another cookie recipe that was my Grandmother's. She often served these around the holidays. These cookies always bring back very special memories of my Grandmother and spending holidays at her house. It is a quick and easy recipe to follow. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do . . .

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 36-42 cookies (approximately), 36-42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers (crushed)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup shredded coconut, finely shredded

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together, thoroughly.
Form into small balls the size of hickory nut (grandma's notes). I imagine a hickory nut is about a 1" size ball.
Do Not refrigerate.
Place in an air-tight container and keep at room temperature.

Tips:

Use fresh coconut. Fresh coconut has a more intense flavor than dried coconut, and it will make your coconut-orange balls more moist and delicious. If you can't find fresh coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut, but be sure to soak it in warm water for 10 minutes before using to rehydrate it.
Use a good quality orange zest. The orange zest is what gives these coconut-orange balls their citrusy flavor, so it's important to use a good quality zest. Look for oranges that are brightly colored and have a strong citrus scent. Avoid using oranges that have been treated with pesticides or herbicides.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the coconut-orange balls tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are well combined.
Chill the dough before rolling it. Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll and will help the coconut-orange balls hold their shape.
Use a variety of toppings. You can roll the coconut-orange balls in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder.

Conclusion:

Coconut-orange balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover coconut and oranges, and they can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give coconut-orange balls a try!