These elegant truffles are ideal for any types of celebrations or just for a snack to satisfy one’s chocolate desires. Delicious, buttery and wonderfully shaped as pine cones, people love it and its richness because of its ingredients. Here they are, step by step instructions to make this creamy, rich recipe perfect for the festive season!

Ingredients:

dark chocolate 12 oz. chocolate bar, chopped or high-quality chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup crushed pine nuts or walnut.
- Fountain coverage (dark, milk or white chocolate)
Cocoa powder or very finely crushed candy canes for rolling (see below)
- Wilton pinecone candy molds

Instructions:

1. To start with, you should combine chocolate and heavy whipping cream, heating the mixture in a bowl over a pan of water with low heat. Do not let the water dampen the bowl. Stir until fully mixed and pour mixture out of heat.

2. Pour the melted chocolate mixture to which you have to add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

3. The mixture is best allowed to cool for 5-10 minutes, then chilled for around 30-60 minutes till it attains spreadable consistency.

4. When the chocolate mixture is prepared it can be shaped into small rounds with the help of a spoon or a cookie scooper. Take one piece and roll it over your hands until it assumes the shape of a pinecone cone.

5. Take the pinecone-shaped truffles and place them carefully over the Wilton pinecone candy molds pressing gently to fill the imprint of the pinecone metal mold.

6. Refrigerate the pinecone truffles for another 15-30 minutes so that they become more stiff and more easier to handle.

7. Mean while, get your chocolate coating ready. Take your bar of choice and chop it then place it in a microwave bowl and microwave the chocolate at 50% power for 1 minute each time turning, until it is melted and smooth.

8. Take the pinecone truffles out from the refrigerator and then coat each of them properly under the layer of chocolate. You may also roll them in cocoa powder or crushed candy canes for texture purposes and to add extra flavor to the cookies.

9. Transfer the coated truffles back to the pinecone molds and sprinkle the fully crushed pine nuts / walnut on top.

10. Refrigerate the truffles to allow the chocolate to set for around 15-20 minutes depending on the hardness required.

11. Gently turn the pinecone truffles out of the molds and place them into an airtight container andrefrigerate for up to 7 days.

Conclusion:
Treat your friends and loved once with the delicious Pinecone Truffles recipe that’s fit for any event. They will love the tall pinecone form and chocolate taste of the Snowy Pinecone Gems, and nobody will remain indifferent if you cook mouth-watering gourmet desserts. Feel free to make and delight to share these delicious cookies to your loved ones!