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.