Description
Sweet, tropical, and festive these no-bake Pineapple Christmas Balls combine crushed pineapple, coconut, and vanilla wafers into a delightful holiday treat perfect for gifting or parties.
Ingredients
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 1 box)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine drained crushed pineapple, vanilla wafer crumbs, coconut, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Mix until the mixture is thick enough to hold together; if it’s too wet, add more wafer crumbs.
3. Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
4. Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat evenly.
5. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to firm up.
7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can dip the balls halfway in melted white chocolate for a pretty holiday look.
Try adding chopped pecans or a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
These make great edible gifts — just pack them in mini paper cups and a festive tin!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple christmas balls, coconut pineapple dessert, holiday treats, no bake christmas dessert, tropical holiday recipe