Christmas Edible Chocolate Pine Cones
Made with a rich, creamy dough and topped with chocolate cereal for a festive touch, these sweet treats are perfect for holiday parties and gifts. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a snowy finish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups biscuits
- 2/3 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chocolate cereal (plus more if needed)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for the paste)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Begin by lining a baking tray with a Silpat mat. This handy mat will keep your pine cones from sticking and make cleanup a breeze. Set it aside for now.
- Grab your food processor and let’s get crushing! Blitz those biscuits until they’re nice and crumbly. This will be the base of our pine cone dough.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed biscuits with shredded coconut, cream cheese, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar (if you’re using it).
- Stir until everything is blended together into a smooth, thick dough.
- Divide your dough into 8 equal parts. Shape each piece into a cone, with the pointy end at the top. Place each cone on your prepared baking tray.
- Here’s where the fun part begins! Starting at the bottom of each cone, press chocolate cereal pieces into the dough, working your way up in a spiral pattern. Angle each piece slightly upwards to mimic the look of pine cone scales.
- For an extra festive flair, dust your chocolate pine cones with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar. This adds a snowy, wintery touch that’s perfect for the holidays.
- Let the pine cones set for a bit to firm up. And voilà – you’ve got a delightful, edible Christmas decoration that’s sure to be a hit with everyone!