Chocolate Nut Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 c. crushed vanilla wafers
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 1/4 c. walnuts or pecans
1/3 c. orange juice

Preparation

In heavy 2-quart saucepan, cook undiluted milk and chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat.
Add crushed wafers, sugar, 1/2 cup nuts and orange juice; mix well.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Shape into balls 1-inch in diameter. Roll in remaining nuts.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Yields 4 dozen.