Pomanders

1-6 oz pkg chocolate chips
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C light corn syrup
1/4 C water
2 1/2 C vanilla wafer crumbs
1 C finely chopped pecans
1 tsp orange extract
Additional granulated sugar for coating

Melt chips in microwave. Stir in sugar and corn syrup.  Add water.  Combine wafer crumbs and nuts. Add chocolate mixture and orange extract.  Form into one-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Store in covered container. Flavor ripens and improves with age.