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Chocolate Pine Cones

Cozy Chocolate Pine Cones: No-Bake Holiday Delight!

Delightful Chocolate Pine Cones are a no-bake treat perfect for the holiday season, featuring rich chocolate and crunchy cornflakes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 oz chocolate dark or milk chocolate, chopped
  • 6 oz biscuits digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
For the Texture
  • 2 cups cornflakes or crunchy oat cereal
For the Snowy Finish
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

How to Make Chocolate Pine Cones
  1. Begin by melting your chosen chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring until smooth and silky. This should take about 1-2 minutes at medium power.
  2. In a separate bowl, crush your biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs. Stir these into the melted chocolate until fully combined, creating a thick dough.
  3. Take portions of the chocolate mixture and form them into pine cone shapes using your hands. Focus on creating textured ridges to mimic the natural pine cone appearance.
  4. Gently roll each formed pine cone in cornflakes, ensuring the shape is well-covered. This adds the delightful crunch reminiscent of a real pine cone.
  5. Lightly dust the coated pine cones with powdered sugar for that wintery, snowy effect. This final touch not only looks charming but makes them irresistible!
  6. Place the chocolate pine cones in the fridge to chill for about 15 minutes. This will help them firm up and maintain their shape until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a festive touch, add sprinkles on top. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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