Pinecone treats!

If you were looking for that one special something to make this Christmas, I am pretty sure I have you covered! I don't know about all of you but I am tired of the same old Christmas confections like peppermint, gingerbread, and peanut brittle. Not to knock these tried and true treats but why not try something new and adorable this year!

These pinecone creations are the PERFECT way to incorporate all that the holiday represents without shoving red and green sprinkles down your throat. I especially like making something that I know people will be talking about for a while, plus they make for a great center piece on any holiday table. Lets make them at home, shall we!

what you'll need:

• 3 cups Chocolate cereal

            (I used Chocolate French Toast Crunch)

• 6 pretzel sticks (I used the thicker dipping sticks)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar

directions:

1. Mix the peanut butter, Nutella, butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl. I used a spatula to combine all my ingredients.
   

   2, Take the pretzel stick and mold some of the mixture around it, forming a slight cone   shape. Start inserting pieces of cereal into the mixture around the stick.

3. Cut several cereal pieces into triangles and add those to the top of your pinecones. Cut off the top of the pretzel and add a dollop of peanut butter mixture to cover it. Sprinkle some powdered sugar for a snowy feel and that's it!

Have you ever eaten a stuffed artichoke? Approach these pinecones like a stuffed artichoke... pluck the cereal off while taking a little smear of the peanut butter and Nutella dip with it! YUM! Hope you all enjoy!