These No-Bake Snowball Cookies give a delightful touch of summer to your winter celebrations. With a tropical twist inspired by Hawaii, these cookies are adorned with coconut shavings and feature a delicious pineapple core.
Today, I’m sharing a truly treasured Snowball Cookies recipe. This recipe is a family heirloom, handed down from my great-grandmother Ruth, from my mother’s lineage.
I cherished the few occasions in my youth when I could indulge in these cookies, especially during our Christmas road trips to visit my mom’s relatives.
Pineapple and coconut are two flavors I can’t resist, making these cookies top my list! Their vibrant appearance makes them stand out as the quintessential Christmas treat!
No-Bake Snowball Cookies Our yearly baking spree includes sugar cookies, frozen chocolate pies, cherry rolls, and obviously, these effortless no-bake snowball cookies. For my holiday essentials, I head over to Food Lion.
Whether you’re an aficionado of baking from the ground up or prefer adding personal touches to almost-ready dishes, Food Lion stocks all you require for the festive period!
I often prepare a batch of Snowball Cookies in advance. They’re perfect for surprise guests or visiting relatives. What’s more, these cookies freeze beautifully, so making an extra batch ahead of the holiday rush ensures you always have a treat ready.
A steaming mug of hot cocoa or a scoop of peppermint ice cream completes our holiday treat selection. Food Lion also offers unique seasonal items, like Holiday Spice Pancake Mix, Peppermint Hot Cocoa, Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, and a curated Holiday Cookie Tin to make the festive season hassle-free!
Instructions for Snowball Cookies Begin by thoroughly straining your pineapple. It’s essential to ensure the mixture isn’t too liquid. If there’s excess juice after pouring the crushed pineapple into a bowl, simply drain it off.
Then, blend your sugar, butter, nuts, and pineapple together.
For assembly, layer a bit of your pineapple blend on a Nilla wafer cookie. Add another cookie on top, then another layer of pineapple mix, followed by one last cookie. It’ll look like a cookie sandwich: cookie, blend, cookie, blend, cookie.
While I like assembling all the cookies first, you can complete each step for each cookie before moving to the next one.
For that snowball appearance, coat the cookies’ exterior with whipped topping. It can be homemade or store-bought, but ensure it’s thawed. Finish by garnishing the cookies with shredded coconut, mimicking a snowy texture!
Once done, refrigerate the cookies overnight. This firms them up, making them less messy and easier to enjoy.
Snowball Cookies: FAQs
Q: Can I incorporate various types of pineapple in Snowball Cookies?
A: Yes, you can utilize fresh or any canned pineapple variant. However, it must be finely crushed or processed to fit snugly between the cookie layers.
Q: What’s the best way to strain pineapple?
A: A mesh strainer is ideal. Pressing the pineapple against the mesh ensures better consistency for your mixture.
Q: What’s the recommended storage method for snowball cookies?
A: Keep them refrigerated. If you want to store them longer, freeze and defrost them overnight before serving.
