Best 7 Coconut Orange Snowballs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Coconut Orange Snowballs, a delectable treat that combines the refreshing flavors of orange and coconut in a symphony of taste. These snowball cookies are not just any ordinary confection; they are crafted with a unique blend of coconut and orange zest, offering a delightful balance between sweetness and tanginess. Each bite of these snowball cookies transports you to a tropical paradise, where the vibrant flavors of coconut and orange dance on your palate. Discover the magic of these snowball cookies as you explore our collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the traditional snowball cookie coated in powdered sugar to variations featuring chocolate chips, nuts, and a zesty orange glaze, our recipes cater to every taste preference. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure and create these Coconut Orange Snowballs that will be the stars of your next gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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Provided by Erin Browne

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 12oz box vanilla wafer cookies (see notes)
1 1/4 cup pecans
2 cups coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened depending on your preference)
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup orange juice concentrate, mostly thawed (about 6 oz)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafers into a very fine crumb. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Pulse the pecans into a fine crumb and add to the bowl with the wafers. Finally, pulse the coconut until coarsely chopped and transfer to a separate shallow dish.
  • Add the powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, vanilla extract, and butter to the pecan and wafer crumbs. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to scoop dough and use your hands to form balls. Roll each ball in the chopped coconut and then place onto a cookie sheet. Chill until firm and then transfer to a container. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

CREAMY COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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My grandmother made these cheesecake-like bites for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on hand for drop-in holiday guests.-Yvonne Schaney, Alliance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces white candy coating, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. Pulse 3/4 cup coconut in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese and remaining butter; pulse until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; pulse until blended. Press into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours. , Microwave candy coating and shortening until melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Using foil, lift coconut mixture out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 36 pieces. Taking a few pieces at a time, roll each into a ball; keep remaining pieces refrigerated., Using a toothpick, dip balls one at a time in melted coating mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Roll in remaining coconut; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASY ORANGE BALLS RECIPE (SNOWBALLS)



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Old fashioned orange balls just like grandma used to make rolled in coconut are a classic holiday treat. These easy make orange balls require no baking and just need to be kept chilled until ready to serve.

Provided by Julia Jordan

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

11 ounce box Nilla Wafers Vanilla Wafer Cookies, crumbled
1 Stick of Butter, melted
6 ounce Orange Juice Concentrate (I used half a 12 ounce size)
½ cup Chopped Pecans
2 cups Confectioner's Sugar
3 cups Flaked Sweetened Coconut (Recommend Baker's), or more if needed

Steps:

  • Add the crumbled vanilla wafers, orange juice concentrate, pecans and melted butter to the large bowl of your stand mixer. (see notes) Using the paddle attachment; mix on a medium speed until combined. Next, add the confectioner's powdered sugar then continue to mix until combine. Dough will be mushy and sticky.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then use a one inch scoop to form orange balls, placing them on the lined baking sheet.
  • Next, after all of the balls are formed, gently roll them in the flaked coconut to coat and transfer the orange snowball back to the lined baking sheet; repeat until all are coated.
  • Refrigerate the orange snowballs until ready to serve. Please not that these orange balls do need to be kept chilled. Serve in small portions and replenish serving trays as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 10 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 orange balls, Sodium 114 grams sodium, Sugar 19 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

PINEAPPLE COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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Marlene Rhodes shares a three-ingredient treat she quickly whips up in her Colorado Springs, Colorado kitchen. Canned pineapple adds refreshing taste to the frosty-looking finger food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 5g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE SNOWBALLS - DEE DEE'S



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These quick and easy "Orange Snowballs" are a beautiful winter candy/cookie with a refreshing orange flavor and a coating of shredded coconut. This is one of my favorite Christmas Cookies!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box vanilla wafers, crushed
1 stick butter, melted
1 small can (6-ounce) frozen orange juice, concentrate, thawed
1 box (1-lb box) confectioners' sugar (powdered)
1 c pecans chopped
1 c finely shredded sweetened coconut
1 c confectioners' sugar (powdered)
1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix together the wafer crumbs, melted butter, powdered sugar, orange juice concentrate, and chopped nuts. Stir until the mixture is well-combined. If it is too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
  • 2. Using a teaspoon, roll the candy into small balls between your palms and place them on a baking sheet covered with foil.
  • 3. In a small bowl, blend together the 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 1/2 Tbsp orange juice with a handheld electric mixer. It should be fluid but not too runny; adjust the amount of sugar or juice as necessary to get a good dipping consistency.
  • 4. Dip a ball in the sugar-juice mixture until it is well-coated, then roll it in the shredded coconut. Replace the ball on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining cookie/candy.
  • 5. Refrigerate the balls to set them, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • 6. NOTE: To crush the wafers, you can either use a blender or food processor, or place them in a large Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Be sure that the cookies are in small crumbs, not large chunks.

COCONUT ORANGE SNOWBALLS



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These little babies are so good! Just enough orange and coconut flavor to balance out. They are now a regular item on my holiday baking list. Recipe from Epicurious.

Provided by Rottmom

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h33m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup butter, unsalted, room temperature
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar (sifted, then measured)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Bake coconut on rimmed baking sheet until light golden, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and both extracts in bowl to blend well. Beat in flour, orange peel, and salt. Stir in coconut. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Soften dough slightly before shaping.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using 1 level tablespoon dough for each cookie, roll dough between palms of hands into balls.
  • Place on prepared sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until golden on bottom but pale on top, about 18 minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to racks; cool 5 minutes.
  • Place remaining 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar in bowl.Roll hot cookies in powdered sugar, covering completely.
  • Cool cookies on rack. Roll cookies in powdered sugar again, coating generously.
  • Can be made 5 days ahead. Store airtight between sheets of waxed paper at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 77.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.8, Protein 1

COCONUT SNOWBALLS



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Make and share this Coconut Snowballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
salt, pinch
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Grind 1/2 cup of the coconut in food processor.
  • Chop remaining coconut and set aside.
  • Add flour, 1/4 cup of the confectioners' sugar and the salt.
  • Pulse to blend.
  • Add butter and vanilla; pulse until dough comes together.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Place dough balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake cookies until firm but tender, 15 minutes.
  • Remove to rack, let cool completely.
  • In small bowl, stir together remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and enough milk until smooth but still thick.
  • Dip cookies in glaze (about 1/2 t for each), letting it drip down sides.
  • Dip in chopped coconut and set aside for glaze to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 11.1, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a healthier and less sweet treat.
  • Toast the coconut flakes in a pan or in the oven for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • If you don't have orange zest, you can use lemon zest instead.
  • To make the snowballs more festive, roll them in sprinkles or colored sugar before serving.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the chopped walnuts.
  • Store the snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These coconut orange snowballs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a sweet snack or a festive dessert, these snowballs are sure to please.

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