No, they are not real pinecones!
Believe it or not, you’re free to actually eat them.
My family thought they were just decorations when I made them last weekend.
Image by Fitwaffle Kitchen via YouTube
They were surprisingly delicious.
I bet everyone would not think they are edible unless you tell them.
You only need three ingredients to make these chocolate pineconesOreos, cream cheese, and breakfast cereals.
The powdered sugar is optional but adds a nice touch to these holiday treats.
If you are planning to make them at home, followFitwaffle Kitchens recipe below.
Alternatively, you could add them into a resealable bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
Transfer into a bowl.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Make the first row all around the bottom of the egg shape.
For the second row, place them between the cereals of the first row.
Repeat the whole process until everything is fully covered.
See the photo below for reference.
Place on a tray or plate.
Repeat with the remaining egg shapes.
Step 5:
Refrigerate them for about 30 minutes.
Step 6:
Dust it with powdered sugar if preferred.
