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Two pinecone-shaped chocolate treats are on a white plate with evergreen sprigs. In the background, there's a striped napkin, a bowl, a candle, and a festive mug. Colorful ornaments are scattered around.
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Pinecone Brownies

This Pinecone Brownie Recipe is the cutest holiday treat going viral on social media—and it’s super easy to make! While they might look fancy, they’re actually simple to make. You can even use a boxed brownie mix if you’re short on time, though I used my favorite homemade recipe. These cute pinecone-shaped brownies are perfect for sharing at holiday get-togethers and make a fun project to do with friends or kids.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Brownies, Chocolate Dessert, Chocolate Recipe, Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 267kcal
Author Janine Waite

Equipment

  • 1 8"x 8" pan

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces chocolate syrup
  • chocolate cereal flakes

Instructions

Brownies

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Grease a 9"x 9" pan.

Brownies

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and blend well.
  • Add dry ingredients until well mixed.
  • Add vanilla and chocolate syrup and mix until well blended.
  • Pour brownie batter into greased pan.
  • Bake brownies for 45-50 minutes. Observe brownies, so you don't overbake them.

Shaping Pinecones

  • Once your brownies have cooled, cut them into even squares, about 2 inches each, to prepare for shaping. I was able to cut it into nine squares.
  • Take each brownie square and gently roll one end to form a cone shape, keeping the bottom flat so it can stand upright.
  • Begin at the top of the cone and carefully insert pieces of chocolate cereal (or your chosen substitute) in a circular pattern. Work your way down, pressing them gently to create the look of pinecone scales.
  • Continue inserting cereal all the way down the cone, making sure each piece overlaps slightly to mimic the natural look of a pinecone.
  • Once finished, place the shaped cones in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to help them firm up before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg