Add a touch of forest magic to your holiday season with these adorable edible pine cones! Edible pine cones resemble actual pine cones and are crafted from chocolate cereal mixed with a dough made of biscuits, cocoa powder, milk, and other ingredients. These delightful chocolate treats are not only simple to create but also a joy to eat. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or as a sweet snack during the winter season, they bring a whimsical charm to any gathering. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this fun-filled and delicious holiday treat! Make sure to explore our blog for more recipes you absolutely need to try this Christmas by clicking here!
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About Edible Pine Cones
Edible pine cones are festive treats that look like real pine cones, made from a dough of crushed cookies, ground almonds, cocoa powder, butter, and milk, with chocolate cereals skewered into the dough one by one. They add a wacky creative touch to holiday celebrations and are perfect for Christmas parties and cookie exchanges.
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Edible Pine Cones
Edible pine cones are festive treats that look like real pine cones, made from a dough of crushed cookies, ground almonds, cocoa powder, butter, and milk, with chocolate cereals skewered into the dough one by one. They add a wacky creative touch to holiday celebrations and are perfect for Christmas parties and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
- Biscuits - 150g
- Melted Butter - 57g/ 1/4 cup
- Milk - 120g/ 1/2 cup
- Cocoa powder - 15g/ 2 tbsp
- Powdered sugar - 36g/ 3 tbsp
- Grounded almond - 28g/ 4 tbsp
- Shell-shaped chocolate cereal (as needed)- 92g
- Powdered sugar (topping) - 12g/ 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Add the biscuits to a mixer grinder.
- Grind them until they turn into a fine powder.
- Then, add cocoa powder, ground almonds, and powdered sugar. Grind until well combined.
- Now, add the milk and melted butter.
- Grind until you achieve a sticky dough consistency.
- Shape the dough into a pine cone form.
- Insert the chocolate cereals into the shaped dough as shown below.
- Finally, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Biscuits - 150g
- Melted Butter - 57g/ 1/4 cup
- Milk - 120g/ 1/2 cup
- Cocoa powder - 15g/ 2 tbsp
- Powdered sugar - 36g/ 3 tbsp
- Grounded almond - 28g/ 4 tbsp
- Shell-shaped chocolate cereal (as needed)- 92g
- Powdered sugar (topping) - 12g/ 1 tbsp
Recommended Equipment / Tools
- Measuring cups
- Bowls
- Mixer grinder
- Plates
- Sieve
- Spoon
- Spatula
How To Make Edible Pine Cones
Note: In the step-by-step directions shown here, I am showing the ingredient measurements for 5 medium-sized servings of Edible Pine Cones. You can easily scale the recipe up or down as per your needs.
1. Add the biscuits to a mixer grinder.
2. Grind them until they turn into a fine powder.
3. Then, add cocoa powder, ground almonds, and powdered sugar. Grind until well combined.
4. Now, add the milk and melted butter. Add only half the amount of milk, and if necessary, you can add the rest later.
5. Grind until you achieve a sticky dough consistency.
6. Shape the dough into a pine cone form.
7. Insert the chocolate cereals into the shaped dough as shown below.
8. Finally, dust the top with powdered sugar.
9. Serve and enjoy!
FAQs
Can I use any type of biscuit for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of plain biscuits or cookies that you prefer.
Can I substitute the ground almonds with something else?
Yes, you can use other nut flours or even omit them if you have nut allergies.
What if the dough is too dry?
If the dough is too dry, you can add a little more milk or melted butter until you reach the desired sticky consistency.
Can I use different cereals instead of chocolate cereal?
Absolutely! You can use any type of cereal as per your preference.
How do I make the pine cones look more realistic?
You can vary the lengths of the chocolate cereals and arrange them closely to mimic the appearance of real pine cones.
Try this recipe with Ask Foods Cocoa Powder.