Description
Chocolate almond pinecones are a fun no-bake treat made with crunchy cereal, chocolate, almond butter, and powdered sugar, shaped to look like festive pinecones.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3 cups chocolate-flavored cornflake cereal
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave.
- Stir almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then gently fold in the cornflake cereal, coating evenly.
- Using a spoon, shape small portions into pinecone shapes on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Before serving, dust lightly with powdered sugar to resemble snow.
Notes
- Handle gently when shaping to avoid breaking the cereal.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You may use milk or vegan chocolate depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International