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Chocolate: Chocolate Almond Pinecones




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home


Recipe Introduction


"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."



List of Ingredients




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



Recipe



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 (photo bottom left).

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 (photo bottom center).

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

Makes 6 Pinecones