Tropical Hawaiian Snowballs (Hawaiian-Style Russian Tea Cookies)

These tropical Hawaiian snowballs are a delightful fusion of Hawaiian and Russian flavors, combining the sweetness of pineapple and coconut with the classic Russian tea cookie texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Tropical Hawaiian Snowballs (Hawaiian-Style Russian Tea Cookies)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Hawaiian, Russian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 ³⁄₄ cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pineapple
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Fold in the pineapple and shredded coconut.
6. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat.
11. Allow the cookies to rest for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 7g

Protein 1g2%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.