Best 8 Orange Blossom Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Orange Blossom Balls, a timeless confection that has captured hearts for generations. These delicate and flavorful treats, often referred to as "boules de neige" in French or "snowballs" in English, are a symphony of textures and flavors. Imagine biting into a crisp outer shell that crumbles in your mouth, revealing a soft and fluffy interior infused with the aromatic essence of orange blossom. The subtle sweetness of the dough pairs perfectly with the zesty orange filling, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of three delectable Orange Blossom Ball recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the traditional French recipe to a gluten-free variation and a delightful orange-chocolate combination, these recipes cater to various dietary preferences and taste profiles. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of crafting these exquisite Orange Blossom Balls that will surely become a cherished tradition in your kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO BAKE ORANGE BALLS



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Only 5 ingredients

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     candy

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup of powdered sugar
3 cups of crushed vanilla wafers
1/4 cup of butter (softened)
1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans (can use any type of nuts)
3 ounces of orange juice concentrate (thawed)
coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and shape in to walnut size balls. Roll balls in additional powder sugar or coconut. Place in refrigerator to chill until firm. Makes 15-20 cookies.

ORANGE BLOSSOM BALLS



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An, easy, delicious sweet treat! We can't wait to make these again and take them to church.

Provided by Mary Ann Thompson

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box 12 oz. vanilla wafers, crushed
1 can(s) 6 oz. orange juice concentrate, thawed, undiluted
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 c finely chopped nuts, your choice ( i use pecans)
1 pkg coconut, flaked sweetened

Steps:

  • 1. Crush vanilla wafers very fine. Mix with sugar
  • 2. Add undiluted juice and nuts. Mix well.
  • 3. Shape into small balls. Roll in coconut.
  • 4. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS



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The original recipe comes from a Better Homes and Gardens cookie catalog, however, it is only for the cookie base. These are actually a lot easier than they seem but totally worth the wait! Any kind of jam or jelly is delicious with this recipe if you aren't thrilled with oranges, but the favorite around here orange.

Provided by Alicia .

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c butter
2/3 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c orange marmalade

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla and beat until well mixed. Beat in as much flour as you can with the electric mixer, then stir in the rest with a wooden spoon. Cover and chill approx 1 hour, it will be easy to handle.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a mini-cupcake pan. Shape dough into approx 1 inch balls and drop into the cupcake pan slots. Using your index finger or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of the cookie dough so that it comes up even to the top of the muffin cup. Make sure not to push the indentation too far down, so there is enough dough all around the cup. Spoon approx 3/4 to 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade into each indentation, so it is even with top of the muffin cup.
  • 3. Bake approx 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookie are turning golden brown. Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing with a knife. They should come right out. Cool before serving, the marmalade will stay fairly hot after the cookie crust has cooled. Makes about 2 1/2 - 3 dozen blossoms.

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

EASY NO-BAKE ORANGE BALLS CANDY



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No-bake orange balls are similar to bourbon balls with vanilla wafer crumbs. The orange juice concentrate gives them a burst of orange flavor.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces vanilla wafer cookies (finely crushed)
1 cup confectioners' sugar (plus more for coating)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (thawed)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1/2 sifted confectioners' sugar (or shredded coconut for coating)

Steps:

  • Combine the vanilla wafer cookie crumbs and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter to the crumb mixture and blend in well.
  • Stir in the thawed orange juice concentrate; add vanilla and nuts. Mix with your hands until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • With your hands, shape the mixture into balls about the size of walnuts. Place the prepared balls in a food storage bag with the sifted confectioners' sugar or shredded coconut. Shake the balls around so that the sugar (or coconut) sticks to the balls. You may want to do just a few at a time to prevent overcrowding which could impact the shape of the balls.
  • Remove the balls from the bag and arrange the orange balls in single layer on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Store them uncovered overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor. If you like making easy or no-bake desserts, try chocolate bourbon truffles or big batch no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 52 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 36 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ORANGE BLOSSOM BUNDT CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray, for pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine white cornmeal (stone-ground)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons orange blossom water
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
5 large eggs
2 1/2 ounces heavy cream (a generous 1/4 cup)
6 ounces white chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a Bundt pan with cooking spray; if your Bundt pan isn't nonstick, oil it and dust with flour.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  • In another bowl, stir together the buttermilk, orange zest and orange blossom water.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed and mix in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in half the flour mixture, then all of the buttermilk mixture, and, finally, the remaining half of the flour; at each step, mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake on the middle rack until golden brown and just beginning to pull away from the edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the ganache: Bring the cream to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
  • While the cream is heating, combine the white chocolate chips, orange zest and orange extract in a heat-proof glass bowl, and set the bowl over the cream. When the cream reaches a simmer, pour it over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute to begin to melt; then stir with a rubber spatula until smooth. Allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes to ensure even cooling.
  • Invert the cake onto a rimmed plate and drizzle the top with ganache. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICY ORANGE BISON BALLS



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This recipe is inspired by the retro classic cocktail meatballs in grape jelly. I took that idea, along with my love of spicy orange beef, and came up with this combination.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground bison
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Asian chile pepper sauce
½ cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix the bison, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined; divide the mixture into 24 portions and roll into balls.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the meatballs until nicely browned on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the chili sauce, orange marmalade, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1000.5 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

ORANGE BLOSSOMS



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This recipe started out as the Lemon Blossoms from "Paula Deen & Friends" cookbook. I didn't have the lemon or lemon pudding called for so I improvised. A word of warning - do not try this with a hand mixer. The dough is unbelievably stiff and I nearly burned out the motor on mine. The finished cupcakes are light as a feather though. I was truly amazed that such a thick batter would bake up so light.

Provided by Nanita

Categories     Dessert

Time 57m

Yield 60 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package orange cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 -2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray miniature muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs and oil and blend with a stand mixer for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Pour about a tablespoon of batter into each spot in the muffin tin. I used a mini ice cream scoop about the size of a melon baller.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Sift the confectioner's sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the water, oil and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  • Dip the warm cupcakes into the glaze and place them on a wire rack with waxed paper underneath to cool and for the glaze to set. This could take a while especially if it's humid.
  • When the glaze has set completely the cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container until it's time to serve them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 86, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh oranges for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use orange juice concentrate, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • If you don't have orange blossom water, you can substitute vanilla extract. However, orange blossom water will give the cookies a more authentic flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.

Conclusion:

Orange Blossom Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them plain or dipped in chocolate, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Orange Blossom Balls a try!

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