Pine Cone Cookies
Skip the fuss of the pinecone truffles with this super simple 5-ingredient cookie recipe! These cookies deliver all the charm of the viral trend but in a fraction of the time. Perfect for festive gatherings or a quick holiday bake, they’re a fun, no-fuss treat that will impress without the effort. Get ready to whip up some cozy winter vibes in just minutes!
Ingredients
- 350g Ground Almonds
- 125g Icing Sugar
- 3 Eggs (medium)
- Sliced Almonds (for decoration)
- 50g Dark Chocolate (for dipping)
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 175c and line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds and sifted icing sugar. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and add them to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or spatula until you get a thick, slightly sticky paste. You can add a bit more ground almonds (25g) so it’s easier to work with.
2. Shape the Cookies:
- Using a small ice cream scoop or your hands slightly damp, portion out the dough. Roll into long oval shapes and slightly flatten them. Arrange on the baking tray.
- Press sliced almonds into the top of each cookie in overlapping rows to mimic the look of pinecones, leaving about 1/3 of the cookie bare for dipping in chocolate later.
3. Bake and Finish:
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust with icing sugar the almond section of the cookie.
- Melt the dark chocolate and dip the bare end of each cookie into the chocolate. Let the dipped cookies set on parchment paper before serving.
Enjoy your beautifully festive pinecone cookies!