Description
These adorable Brownie Pine Cones are a whimsical and delicious treat perfect for winter and holiday celebrations. With a fudgy brownie base and almond slice scales, they look just like real pine cones and taste even better.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond slices
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if making fresh brownies.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Pour into a lined 8×8 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely, then chill for 1 hour.
- Crumble chilled brownies into a bowl and knead into a soft dough.
- Shape into small ovals and press almond slices into the surface to mimic pine cone scales.
- Place shaped pine cones on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 30 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill brownies before shaping for best results.
- Use gloves to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Perfect for edible holiday gifts or festive dessert tables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Bake (if needed)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pine cone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg