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
