Noel Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. quick cooking oats (uncooked)
1 3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 c. chopped nuts
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 c. orange juice
1/4 c. dark syrup

Preparation

In medium sized mixing bowl, combine oats, 3/4 cup confectioners sugar, nuts, cocoa and orange peel.
Add orange juice and syrup, mixing until dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened. Chill 1 hour.
Shape to form 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; place in wax paper-lined container.
Store tightly covered at least 8 hours or overnight at room temperature. Roll each ball in remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar.
Store tightly covered.
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen balls.