Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make Orange Slice Candy Pecan Balls recipe — sweet, nutty, and perfect for snacking or gifting.
🍊 Orange Slice Candy Pecan Balls
🧂 Ingredients (Makes ~20 balls)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (plus extra for rolling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp orange extract or 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup crushed orange slice candy (soft jelly-type candy, chopped)
- 4 oz (≈115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: melted chocolate for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Base
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange extract, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans and crushed orange slice candy until evenly distributed.
2️⃣ Shape the Balls
- Scoop out small portions (~1 tbsp each) and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in extra chopped pecans or powdered sugar to coat.
3️⃣ Chill
- Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
4️⃣ Optional Chocolate Coating
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip chilled balls in chocolate and let them set on parchment paper.
- Optionally, drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
- Great for holidays, parties, or as a sweet snack with tea or coffee
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Citrus twist: Add ½ tsp lemon zest for extra zing
- Nut swap: Almonds or walnuts can replace pecans
- Candy variation: Use other fruit slice candies like lemon or cherry
If you want, I can give a no-bake mini version that sets faster and is perfect for kids to help make.
Do you want me to do that?
