If you make only one pretty and festive dessert for Christmas let it be these little crunchy, chocolatey pinecones that will bring gasps of astonishment from your family and friends!

Tedious as they may be, they really do look exactly like real pinecones! Plus they are no bake, so even better! You can use chocolate Cinnamon Toast Crunch or maybe even cocoa pebbles but I found that Premier Protein cereal was the only that the very realistic “cupped” edges that look just like pinecone leaves.

Recipe:

1/2 cup melted chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

3 cups powdered sugar

In a food processor, mix together all three ingredients until you have a paste-like consistency. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. With a spoon, scoop out a small ball and roll into a pine cone shape.

Using your cereal, start at the top and work your way down. Keep in fridge until ready to serve. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a snowy effect! Enjoy!