Pinecone Chocolate Nut Clusters (Print Version)

Crunchy clusters of chocolate-coated toasted nuts and cornflakes shaped like pinecones, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate

01 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1.75 oz milk chocolate, chopped

→ Nuts & Seeds

03 - 3.5 oz whole almonds, toasted
04 - 2.6 oz pecan halves, toasted

→ Crunch

05 - 2 oz cornflake cereal (gluten-free if needed)

→ Decoration

06 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional for dusting)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt dark and milk chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Add toasted almonds, pecan halves, and cornflakes to melted chocolate. Stir gently until evenly coated.
04 - Scoop 12 portions of mixture onto baking sheet using two spoons, shaping each into an oval or pinecone form.
05 - Press extra nut halves onto the tops to resemble overlapping pinecone scales.
06 - Refrigerate clusters for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
07 - Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crunchy chocolate-coated nut clusters
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute walnuts or hazelnuts for the almonds and pecans if preferred
  • Contains tree nuts and milk; verify gluten-free status if required
03 -
  • Toast nuts lightly to enhance flavor
  • Shape clusters while chocolate is still warm for easy forming
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