Description

These festive no-bake treats combine chocolate, cereal, and peanut butter to create realistic edible pinecones perfect for holiday gatherings. Simple to make and customizable with optional garnishes, they double as dessert and décor.

Ingredients

semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate spread

cornflakes or oval cereal pieces

peanut butter or substitute

powdered sugar (optional)

white chocolate for drizzle (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine melted chocolate and peanut butter in a bowl until smooth and glossy.

2. Shape the mixture into oval pinecone cores and place on parchment paper.

3. Press cereal pieces into the sides of each core overlapping to form scales.

4. Chill the shaped pinecones in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm.

5. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pinecone

Keywords: chocolate pinecone food, christmas snacks, christmas party food, food garnishes, holiday desserts