White Chocolate Truffles

6 squares (6 oz.) white chocolate



8 oz. pecans, about 2 cups



1 C. finely ground vanilla wafer crumbs



1/3 C. Grand Marnier or orange liqueur



finely grated peel of 1 orange



powdered sugar





Melt chocolate in microwave or in top of a double boiler. Grind pecans

in a food processor. Stir into melted chocolate. Add 1 cup crumbs,

liqueur and peel. Mix well.



Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Store, tightly

covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 week before serving, so

flavors blend.



Truffles will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.