Description
These Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delightful no-bake holiday treat bursting with tropical flavors. Made with crushed pineapple, graham crackers, coconut, nuts, and warm spices, these sweet bites are perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Christmas Balls:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1½ cups shredded sweetened coconut (divided)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix drained pineapple, graham crackers, 1 cup coconut, nuts, cinnamon, salt, and honey/maple syrup if using until a sticky dough forms.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Shape Balls: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls, coating each in the remaining coconut.
- Refrigerate: Place on parchment-lined tray and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Great make-ahead holiday treat
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days
- Optional: Dip in melted white chocolate for a festive touch
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
