Description
Delight in these Pineapple Christmas Balls, a festive no-bake treat combining the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple with crunchy pecans, shredded coconut, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these bite-sized balls are easy to make, require no baking, and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the well-drained crushed pineapple, graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until a sticky dough forms.
- Chill mixture: Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, making it easier to handle when forming the balls.
- Form balls: Using your hands, roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls, shaping each firmly but gently.
- Coat in coconut: Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut until evenly coated for a festive and textured finish.
- Refrigerate: Arrange the coconut-coated balls on a tray and refrigerate them for about 1 hour until they become firm and set.
- Serve: Enjoy these Pineapple Christmas Balls chilled straight from the fridge or allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- These no-bake treats can be prepared in advance and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For an extra festive touch, you can dip the balls in melted white chocolate before rolling in coconut.
- Make sure to thoroughly drain the crushed pineapple to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
- Feel free to swap pecans with walnuts based on preference or availability.
