4 eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple
1 stick margarine
one package gelatin (unflavored)
1/4 cup water
1 cup pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package flaked coconut
3 1/2 pints whipping cream

Beat egg yolks, add sugar and beat until foamy (about 30 seconds).add pineapple and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until thick. Add margarine and stir for five minutes. Add to this mixture into gelatin that has been dissolved in 1/4 cup water. Fold into this mixture the four egg whites, beaten stiffly. Add nuts and vanilla flavoring. Chill overnight. Spread this gelatin mixture between two cookies (more cookies can be used if desired and also a larger cookie). Cover the cookies with whipping cream and sprinkle with coconut. Recipe makes 5 dozen Pineapple Snowballs.