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Pine Cone Brownies Recipe

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Delightfully festive Pine Cone Brownies combine fudgy baked brownies with rich chocolate frosting and sliced almonds arranged to resemble pine cones, perfect for holiday gatherings or unique dessert presentations.

Ingredients

Brownie Base

  • 1 package (16.3 ounces) brownie mix

Frosting & Decoration

  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) chocolate frosting
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Bake the brownies: Prepare and bake the brownie mix according to the package directions. Once baked, let the brownies stand in the pan for five minutes to slightly cool and set.
  2. Mix them with frosting: Transfer the warm brownies to the bowl of a stand mixer along with half of the chocolate frosting. Beat together until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the brownies are pliable for shaping.
  3. Form the pine cones and add almonds: Scoop the brownie mixture by the tablespoonful and shape each portion by hand into a teardrop resembling a pine cone. Arrange sliced almonds around the shape by pressing them in with the pointy ends facing outward to simulate pine cone scales. For easier shaping, wash and dry your hands frequently to keep the mixture from sticking. If needed, use a butter knife to create small indentations to help almond placement.
  4. Coat them in melted chocolate: Place the remaining chocolate frosting in a microwave-safe bowl and gently melt it in 15-second increments, stirring in between to prevent burning. Position the shaped pine cone brownies on a wire rack over a baking tray and spoon or pipe the melted frosting over each to cover the almonds completely. Allow the frosting to cool and harden, forming a glossy chocolate coating.
  5. Dust them with confectioners’ sugar: Lightly dust the finished pine cone brownies with confectioners’ sugar for a snowy, festive touch before serving.

Notes

  • Using half the frosting in the mixture and the other half for coating ensures the pine cones hold together well and have a shiny chocolate finish.
  • Washing your hands periodically while shaping helps prevent the brownie mixture from sticking excessively to your skin.
  • If almond placement is challenging, creating small indentations with a butter knife makes it easier to press almonds securely.
  • These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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