Yield: 25 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ⅓ cup | Finely chopped dried apricots |
| 3 tablespoons | Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur) |
| 2 cups | Ground vanilla wafers |
| ½ cup | Plus 2 T confectioner's sugar |
| ¼ cup | Finely choped slivered almonds, toasted |
| 2 tablespoons | Frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed |
Combine apricots and Grand Marnier in small bowl, let stand at least 1 hour to soften. In medium bowl, combine vanilla wafers, ½ c confectioner's sugar and almonds. Stir in apricots with liquid and orange juice concentrate. Blend well. Form 1-inch balls. Roll balls in 2 T confectioner's sugar. Place in airtight container for at least 2 days for flavors to develop; refrigerate for longer storage.
If desired, roll in additional confectioner's sugar before serving.
Orange-apricot balls will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.
Allow to come to room temperature before serving. Makes 25.
Source: Safeway Preferred Customer News, December 1991 Enjoy.
Barbara