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Viral Pine Cone Brownies

Viral Pine Cone Brownies Everyone Will Love for the Holidays

These Viral Pine Cone Brownies are the perfect festive treat, being vegan, gluten-free, and delightfully shaped like pine cones.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box gluten-free brownie mix Use a paleo-friendly mix like Simple Mills
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter Miyokos is a highly recommended brand
  • 1 quantity egg replacer Flax eggs or store-bought alternative like Bob's Red Mill
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup sliced almonds Substitute with cereal flakes if there's a nut allergy
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Try Hu Kitchen for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil To thin the chocolate for coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Opt for powdered monk fruit for a refined sugar-free choice

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, using vegan butter and your choice of egg replacer. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the mixture into a greased or lined baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool for approximately 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
  3. Once cooled, cut the brownies into equal portions and shape each piece into a cone-like structure, aiming for about 12 cones.
  4. Gently press sliced almonds along the sides of the shaped brownie cones. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Place the sheet pan with the decorated brownie cones in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm them up.
  6. While the cones are chilling, melt the chocolate chips mixed with coconut oil, stirring until smooth.
  7. Retrieve the chilled brownie cones and carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Dust the coated brownie cones with powdered sugar once the chocolate sets slightly but is still tacky, then allow them to sit until fully set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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