Name: Chocolate Almond Pinecones
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste -; 4 ounces sliced almonds -; 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips -; 1 tablespoon shortening -

Ingredients for - Chocolate Almond Pinecones

1. 1 tube (7 ounces) almond paste

2. 4 ounces sliced almonds

3. 1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

4. 1 tablespoon shortening

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Almond Pinecones

1 . Stage

Divide almond paste into six equal portions. Form each into a cone shape, about 1-1/2 in. tall and 1 in. in diameter. Beginning at the base, insert pointed end of almonds into paste to resemble a pinecone.

2 . Stage

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Insert a toothpick into bottom of each cone. Holding over bowl, spoon melted chocolate over almonds (if needed, use another toothpick to spread the chocolate to completely cover almonds). Place on a wire rack over waxed paper; let stand until firm.