Ingredients for Paifala American Samoa Half Moon Pies
- Crushed Pineapple
- Sugar
- Milk
- Cornstarch
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Coconut Milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Paifala American Samoa Half Moon Pies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pineapple.
- Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a 4-inch cookie cutter or a knife to cut out circles.
- Place a spoonful of the filling onto one half of each circle.
- Fold the other half over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place the pies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your taste of paradise!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
349g
Fat
88g
Carbs
52g
