Description
These Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful no-bake holiday treat, perfect for festive gatherings or as sweet gifts. Made with a mix of crushed pineapple, vanilla wafers, coconut, and pecans, these little bites are bursting with tropical flavor and a hint of crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple Balls:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together crushed pineapple, vanilla wafers, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Shape the Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat.
- Refrigerate: Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze for up to one month.
- To add more flavor, toast the coconut before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
