Orange Coconut Balls
Apr 18, 2022, Updated Mar 13, 2025
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This orange coconut balls recipe is a classic that has been around for years. A delicious sweet treat that is the perfect addition to any dessert table.
If you enjoy coconut balls you will love this orange version. Made with super simple ingredients, this is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Why you will love these
- A simple, no bake dessert recipe that is perfect for a quick party treat.
- This recipe makes around 50-60 balls so enough to feed a crowd.
- Bright, citrus flavor with the help of orange juice concentrate.
Ingredients needed
Orange juice concentrate – You only need 3/4 cup of the concentrate. Make sure to thaw before mixing.
Powdered sugar – This adds sweetness to the coconut balls.
Cookie crumbs – Use vanilla wafer cookies. You can pulse them in a food processor to make crumbles.
Pecans – This is optional but adds a nice little crunch. Use chopped pecans or even chopped walnuts.
Butter – Unsalted, softened butter.
Vanilla extract – Adds an extra layer of flavor.
Orange zest – This is optional but adds more orange flavor.
Sweetened coconut flakes – This is used to cover the orange balls.
How to make orange coconut balls
Step one: Place orange juice concentrate, powdered sugar, orange zest, pecans, vanilla, cookie crumbs, and softened butter in a bowl.
Step two: Stir to combine with a spatula or an electric mixer.
Step three: Scoop the mixture with a cookie scoop or spoon. Roll into balls and then roll the ball in flaked coconut.
Step four: Place balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Place in the refrigerator until cooled.
Recipe tips
- I recommend chilling the balls before serving. This way the will hold their shape for a longer period of time if they are sitting out at a party.
- These are made with orange juice concentrate but you could also use lemonade concentrate for a lemon flavor.
- If you want a super orange color, add a few drops of orange food coloring to the mixture.
How to store
Store any leftover in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container.
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Orange Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 11 ounce box vanilla wafer cookies
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
- ¼ teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Place the vanilla wafers in a food processor. Pulse until crumb texture.
- Add cookie crumbs, powdered sugar, softened butter, chopped pecans, orange juice concentrate, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a large bowl.
- Mix the ingredients together until combined.
- Pour the coconut flakes into a wide bowl or on a plate.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the mixture and then roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each of the balls in the coconut flakes. Place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until they are firm.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
