Description
Delight in these whimsically shaped Pine Cone Brownies, featuring rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with crunchy Chocapic cereal and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfectly baked to a warm, gooey finish, they combine the classic taste of brownies with a fun pine cone texture and look.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 12 brownies, freshly baked and slightly cooled (still warm)
Topping
- 1–2 cups (60 g) Chocapic cereal
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Brownies: Bake your favorite brownie recipe or use store-bought brownies. Allow them to cool slightly but keep warm so they are easier to shape and the topping adheres better.
- Apply Cereal Topping: Take each warm brownie and gently press Chocapic cereal onto the top surface to mimic the scaled texture of a pine cone. Use 1-2 cups of cereal depending on how densely you want the pine cone effect.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Lightly sift powdered sugar over the cereal-topped brownies to add a snowy effect, enhancing the pine cone illusion and adding a touch of sweetness.
- Serve Warm: Serve the brownies while still warm for the best gooey, soft texture combined with the crunchy cereal topping. Allow to cool completely for a firmer set if preferred.
Notes
- Use warm brownies for better adherence of the cereal topping.
- Chocapic cereal provides the characteristic pine cone scalelike texture but can be substituted with any similar chocolate-flavored cereal.
- Powdered sugar dusting enhances appearance and adds sweetness—avoid over-dusting to prevent clumping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness of the cereal topping.
