# What You'll Need:
→ Nut Butter Mixture
01 - 1 cup creamy almond butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Coating & Decoration
07 - 2 cups chocolate-flavored whole grain cereal (e.g., Chex, Cocoa Krispies, or gluten-free equivalent)
08 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend almond butter, softened butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to firm slightly, facilitating handling and shaping.
03 - Divide the chilled mixture into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a small oval to resemble the base of a pinecone.
04 - Starting at the narrow end of each oval, press cereal pieces onto the surface overlapping them to replicate pinecone scales, covering the entire exterior.
05 - Place the completed pinecones on a parchment-lined baking tray and lightly dust with powdered sugar to simulate a snowy effect, if desired.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled pinecones for 10 minutes to set the shape before serving.
