Description
Delightful No-Bake Pinecone Truffles that capture the cozy essence of autumn with rich chocolate, nuts, and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark, milk, or white chocolate
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (or almonds for nut-free)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate with the butter or coconut oil over low heat until smooth and remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted chocolate with nuts, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and honey/maple syrup; mix well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once firm, roll small spoonfuls into balls and shape them into pinecone shapes.
- Roll the shaped truffles in additional shredded coconut for a pinecone appearance.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill for at least another hour until set.
- Serve and enjoy your delightful pinecone truffles!
Notes
Roll truffles with slightly damp hands to prevent sticking. Experiment with spices like cinnamon for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Truffles, Chocolate, Dessert, Family Treats