Snowball Tea Sandwich Bites (Printable)

Fluffy sandwich bites with creamy filling, coated in shredded coconut for a light, elegant treat.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 10 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Filling

02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 1 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Coating

09 - 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, butter, mayonnaise, chives, dill, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
02 - Lay bread slices on a flat surface and spread each with a generous layer of the filling mixture. Top with another slice to form 5 sandwiches, pressing gently to seal.
03 - Use a 1.5-inch round cookie cutter to cut 4 circles from each sandwich.
04 - Spread shredded coconut evenly on a small plate for coating.
05 - Lightly moisten the edges of each sandwich bite with water or additional cream cheese to ensure coconut adheres properly.
06 - Roll each sandwich bite in the shredded coconut, covering all sides to achieve a snowball appearance.
07 - Arrange coated bites on a platter and refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains Gluten (bread), Dairy (cream cheese, butter), Egg (mayonnaise check label)
  • For egg or dairy free versions, use appropriate substitutes. Always verify ingredient labels.
03 -
  • For a festive touch, mix a little finely chopped parsley or dried cranberries into the coconut
  • Substitute whole wheat or gluten free bread if desired
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