PEANUT BUTTER PINECONES
I received this recipe from my mother, who called them "gofer balls." I added the sliced almonds to make them look like pine cones. They are wonderful by themselves or as a garnish for a cake or pie. -Betty MacArthur, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in cracker crumbs and ground almonds. Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into a cone shape; chill until easy to handle., Insert pointed end of sliced almonds into dough to resemble a pine cone; place on waxed paper-lined pans. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. , Insert a toothpick into the bottom of each pine cone. Holding over a bowl, spoon melted chocolate over almonds (if needed, use another toothpick to spread the chocolate to completely cover almonds). Return to waxed paper-lined pan; chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Kharis Ally
[email protected]I love these peanut butter pinecones! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and they're so easy to make.
Renee Skinner
[email protected]These peanut butter pinecones are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're fun to make and they're a healthy snack.
Miki Juma
[email protected]I've made these peanut butter pinecones several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Ahmad Tv
[email protected]These peanut butter pinecones are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Baba Lukman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I thought these pinecones were delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter combination is perfect.
Dellshone Wilson
[email protected]These peanut butter pinecones are so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. I love that they're no-bake too.
Abduraham Paktiawal
[email protected]I made these peanut butter pinecones for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so cute and delicious.
Leroy Gayle
[email protected]These peanut butter pinecones were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they're the perfect sweet and salty snack. I will definitely be making these again.