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     Title: ORANGE APRICOT BALLS
Categories: Candies, Alcohol
     Yield: 25 servings

   1/3 c  Finely chopped dried
          -apricots
     3 tb Grand Marnier
          -(orange-flavored liqueur)
     2 c  Ground vanilla wafers
   1/2 c  Plus 2 T confectioner's
          -sugar
   1/4 c  Finely choped slivered
          -almonds, toasted
     2 tb 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, 1/2 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

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