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Pine Cone Brownies Recipe
Make festive pine cone brownies with chocolate frosting and almonds.
In brief
Make festive pine cone brownies with chocolate frosting and almonds. Pine cone brownies use chocolate frosting, sliced almonds, and confectioners' sugar for a holiday dessert. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Pine Cone Brownies Recipe
Pine cone brownies add woodland whimsy to Christmas dessert tables with chocolatey cones and almond shells.
“These pine cone brownies add woodland whimsy to the Christmas dessert table.”
Why Pine Cone Brownies Work
Brownies hold almonds inside better than cake, and they’re more chocolaty for festive treats.
“We like to use brownies instead of cake because they help the almonds stay inside.”
Ingredients for Pine Cone Brownies
Use brownie mix with rich cocoa, store-bought chocolate frosting, sliced almonds, and confectioners' sugar.
“Brownie mix: Buy the best brownie mix for this recipe, as well as all the ingredients called for on the box.”
Forming Pine Cones
Scoop brownie mix into teardrop shapes and press sliced almonds into the dough for pine cone shells.
“Scoop the brownie mix by the tablespoonful and use your hands to shape the dough into a teardrop pine cone.”
Coating with Frosting
Melt remaining chocolate frosting and pipe over pine cones to cover almonds and brownies.
“Transfer the remaining chocolate frosting to a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave it on high in 15-second increments, stirring between each (to prevent burning!), until it’s fully melted.”
Dusting with Sugar
Dust pine cones with confectioners' sugar for a snowy look, optional but recommended.
“Dust the pine cones lightly with confectioners' sugar, if desired.”
Recipe Variations
Add espresso powder for mocha flavor, peppermint extract, cinnamon, or orange zest for holiday spices.
“Add flavorings: Lean into the Christmas flavors by adding peppermint extract, cinnamon or orange zest to the brownie batter.”
Storage Tips
Store pine cone brownies in airtight containers for up to five days in the fridge.
“Store pine cone brownies in an a”
Making Ahead
Shape pine cones and add almonds ahead; cover with melted chocolate before serving.
“Yes, you can make pine cone brownies ahead of time.”
Allergen Alternatives
Use chocolate flake cereal for nut allergies or gluten-free brownies with certified gluten-free mix.
“Can I use cereal instead of almonds for pine cone brownies? Absolutely!”
The short version
Pine cone brownies use chocolate frosting, sliced almonds, and confectioners' sugar for a holiday dessert.
