Recipe Talk

I am looking for a recipe that uses orange jello, with mandarin oranges, and cream cheese balls rolled in pecans. We had this as kids and can't seem to find any kind of recipe for this now. Thank you for your help.

Orange Balls

1/2 c. margarine, softened

1 1-lb. box powdered sugar

1 6oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate,
thawed

1/2 c. coconut

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 12-oz. box Nilla wafers

powdered sugar, ground nuts, or fine coconut

Pulse Nilla wafers in food processor until very
fine

In a medium bowl, cream margarine and powdered sugar. Add orange juice concentrate, nuts and coconut gradually, blending each addition. Add crushed wafers and mix well. Form 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar, nuts or coconut. Store in tin or covered container.

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ORANGE CHEESECAKE

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1 1/2 c. vanilla wafers

1/4 c. melted oleo

3 (8 oz.) soft cream cheese

1 (14 oz.) condensed milk

1/4 c. thawed orange juice,

concentrate

3 eggs

1 tsp. grated orange rind, or

more

mandarin oranges, drained

(optional)

Orange glaze

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine crumbs and oleo or
butter; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan. In
large bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in
condensed milk until smooth. Add juice, eggs, and rind; mix
well. Pour into pan and bake 1 hour or until cake springs back
when lightly touched. Cool. Top with orange sections and then
glaze. Chill thoroughly and refrigerate leftovers.

Orange Glaze for Cheesecake

1/4 c. sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 c. orange juice

1/4 tsp. grated orange rind

Mix all ingredients well. Cook and stir over medium

heat until thickened. Let cool slightly. You may omit the

orange sections and just use the glaze. Increase rind slight-

ly.

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ORANGE BALLS

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1 lb. orange candy slices, cut into

pieces

1 large bag of coconut

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. orange extract

Mix orange slices, coconut, vanilla and orange extract.

Bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes or cook in microwave until candy is

melted. With thick rubber gloves on, mix in 1 box of confec-

tioners sugar. Sprinkle with warm water to make balls. Let

balls cool and store in a cool place.

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Dessert Cheese Ball Recipe

PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE BALL

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

1 (16 oz. or 17 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained

1/4 tsp. cinnamon, if desired

1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans)

1/2 c. chopped onions

Mix together, except about 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Roll ball into chopped nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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COCONUT CHERRY CHEESE BALLS

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp. whole cranberry sauce (well drained)

1/2 tsp. grated orange rind

1/8 tsp. salt

Flake coconut

Combine all ingredients. Chill slightly. Shape into bite size balls. Roll into flaked coconut. May add coloring if desired. Makes about 22 balls.

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FRUIT BALL

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 sm. can crushed pineapple

1 sm. can mandarin oranges

1 sm. jar red cherries

1 sm. jar green cherries

Grated coconut

Drain all fruit well and mix with softened cream cheese. Form into ball and refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve with vanilla wafers.

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FRUITY CHEESE BALL

2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese

1 pkg. (3 oz.) vanilla pudding

1 #2 can fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges, drained and diced, pat dry

Blend all ingredients into a ball. Sprinkle or roll in chopped nuts. Chill and serve with graham crackers. This is a dessert cheeseball that is UNUSUAL and EASY.

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TRUFFLES

Approx. 4 c. sifted powdered sugar

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

5 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted

1 tsp. vanilla (or rum, mint, orange, etc. flavoring)

Chopped nuts, chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar, etc.

Gradually add powdered sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add chocolate and flavoring. (Can split the batch in half and add separate flavoring to each half.) Mix well. Chill several hours. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in nuts, chocolate sprinkles or whatever. Store in refrigerator. About 4 dozen.

Hint: Do not make more than 2 batches at one time unless you have many helpers to roll these into balls!

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Dessert Cheese Ball Recipe

24 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup confectioners sugar

1 Jar fudge ice cream topping

1 cup pecans, chopped

1 box gingersnaps or graham crackers

Combine cream cheese, chips and sugar, mixing well. Line desired mold with plastic wrap and press mixture into pan. Chill overnight. When ready to serve turn onto serving plate, heat chocolate slightly and drizzle over cheese ball. Sprinkle with pecans and serve with gingersnaps or graham crackers.