Chocolate Almond Pinecones

Decorate your holiday desserts with these beautiful and impressive, yet edible, pinecones.

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Dress up any winter dessert with these pinecones. Make them a couple of days ahead and then use and reuse them on a variety of desserts.



Total prep time: 25 minutes plus standing

You Will Need
1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste
4 ounces sliced almonds
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

What to Do
1. Divide almond paste into six equal portions. Form each into a cone shape, about 1 1/2 inches high and 1 inch wide. Beginning at the base, carefully insert pointed end of almonds into paste to resemble a pinecone.











2. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwaveproof bowl; stir until smooth. Insert a toothpick into bottom of each cone. Holding over bowl, spoon melted chocolate over almonds.











3. Use another toothpick to spread the chocolate to completely cover, if necessary. Place bottom side down on waxed paper; let stand until firm.











Makes: 6 Pinecones

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