Description
These Pine Cone Brownies are an adorable, festive treat perfect for the holidays. Easy to make using boxed brownie mix and allergy-friendly ingredients, they’re fun for both kids and adults to create and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 GF/Grain free boxed brownie mix and whatever ingredients it requires (Simple Mills recommended)
- 1 cup sliced almonds (can substitute with cereal flakes)
- 9 oz chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Powdered Sugar or Powdered Monk fruit
Instructions
1. Make your brownie mix according to the instructions on the box. Do not overbake – you want the brownies slightly gooey in the middle for easier shaping. Let them cool for about 10 minutes.
2. Take the warm brownies and form them into about 12 cone shapes, similar to cake pops.
3. Carefully insert almond slices or cereal flakes around each cone to mimic pine cone scales. The cones are delicate, so handle gently.
4. Place the completed cones onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments or use a double boiler.
6. Remove cones from freezer and gently coat each one with the melted chocolate. Place back onto the parchment paper to set.
7. Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy pine cone effect and serve.
Notes
Every brownie mix behaves differently. Simple Mills is a recommended brand for consistent results.
If the melted chocolate is too thick to coat the cones, add a bit more coconut oil to thin it out.
For a more cohesive brownie texture, especially if it’s crumbly, add a bit of chocolate or cream cheese frosting to help bind the mixture.
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate works better than milk chocolate for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Freeze, Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pine cone brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg