Description

These Irresistibly Cozy Chocolate Pine Cones are a festive and delightful no-bake treat perfect for Christmas celebrations. Made from crushed digestive biscuits, cocoa, and butter, shaped into pine cones with crispy cornflakes to resemble scales, and dusted with powdered sugar, these sweets bring a charming wintery magic to your holiday table.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

100g (1 cup) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed into fine powder
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut (optional)
Cornflakes or cereal flakes, as needed
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Wet Ingredients

2 tbsp milk (adjust as needed)
3 tbsp softened butter or margarine
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed digestive biscuits, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and desiccated coconut if using. Mix well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
Add wet ingredients and form dough: Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, and gradually add milk while stirring until a soft, moldable dough forms that can hold shape but is not too sticky.
Shape cones: Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each piece into an oval or cone shape to form the core of your pine cones.
Add cornflake scales: Carefully insert cornflakes at an angle starting from the base of each cone, layering upwards to mimic the natural pattern of pine cone scales. Press gently to ensure they stick.
Chill: Place the finished cones on a tray and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up the dough and set the shape.
Finish and serve: Before serving, lightly dust the pine cones with powdered sugar to give a beautiful snowy effect, enhancing the festive appearance.

Notes

Adjust the milk quantity as needed to achieve the right dough consistency—too much will make it sticky, too little will make it crumbly.
Desiccated coconut is optional but adds a lovely texture and flavor.
Use cornflakes or any similarly shaped cereal flakes for the pine cone scales; make sure to insert them gently to avoid breaking.
These treats should be kept refrigerated to maintain shape and freshness and are best served chilled.
For variation, try adding finely chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the dough.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: International

Keywords: Christmas dessert, no-bake chocolate treat, festive sweets, pine cone shaped snacks, holiday treats