Day 12 of the 14th annual making of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies is here! After reviewing what was made this year, I may need to say Christmas treats. LOL! In keeping with The Hubby’s wish for warmer weather, the flavors of pineapple, coconut and orange in these Tropical Christmas Balls might just have you seeing colored lights in palm trees. Tropical Christmas Balls are best after a couple of days in the chill chest. This gives the flavors a chance to mingle and jingle. Mele kalikimaka!
PrintTropical Christmas Balls (Day 12-2022)
Are colder temperatures making you wish for warmer weather? Tropical Christmas Balls might look like little snowballs, but with flavors of orange, coconut and pineapple, sunny skies are in sight.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes + 1 Hour Chill Time
- Total Time: 23 minute
- Yield: About 2 Dozen Balls 1x
Ingredients
1–20 oz. can crushed pineapple, very well drained
8 oz. (1 block) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups (5 oz. package) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1–3 oz. package orange jello powder*
Instructions
In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer, beat cream cheese to smooth it out. Mix in the drained pineapple, 1 cup of coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and orange jello until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour.
Using a tablespoon or #50 ice cream scoop (2 tbsp.), scoop mixture and roll into balls. Roll mixture in remaining 1 cup coconut, pressing if necessary. Store Tropical Christmas Balls in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 10 days. These are best eaten 1-2 days after making.
Notes
*Substitute lemon or pineapple jello.
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