Instructions: In a food processor, process the vanilla wafers and 1 cup of the pecans until finely ground. Add the powdered sugar and orange peel and process until evenly incorporated. With the motor running, add the orange juice concentrate, orange liqueur and corn syrup through the feed tube and process just until well-blended. If the mixture seems too soft to handle, let it stand for a few minutes until firm; if it seems dry and crumbly, sprinkle in a little water and process briefly to incorporate.

Finely chop the remaining pecans. Spread them in a shallow bowl. Shape portions of the mixture into scant 1 inch balls with lightly greased hands.

Press the balls into the pecans, turning until coated lightly all over (if the pecans dont stick well, moisten the balls by rolling them in slightly damp hands.) Let the Orange Melts mellow in an airtight container for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight before serving.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month.

Book" by Nancy Baggett

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