Hawaiian Snowballs
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these delightful Hawaiian Snowballs! Perfectly soft and buttery, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with the exotic flavors of crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and crunchy macadamia nuts. Lightly dusted in powdered sugar to achieve their signature “snowball” look, these bite-sized treats are as visually charming as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a short bake time, they make an excellent option for festive gatherings, everyday indulgence, or gifting. Whether you're craving a sweet island-inspired dessert or a unique twist on a classic cookie, Hawaiian Snowballs are sure to impress. Serve them alongside your favorite tropical drinks for a dessert experience that’s pure aloha!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 0.75 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple to the mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped macadamia nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls using your hands. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking as the cookies should remain soft inside.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are completely cool, roll them in powdered sugar to create the 'snowball' effect. You can roll them a second time for a thicker coating, if desired.
Store the Hawaiian Snowballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4049 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 291.8 g | 374% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.0 g | 835% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.3 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.6 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1059 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
