Save Delightful, festive chocolate treats shaped like Christmas trees—quick to make, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
These treats bring joy every holiday season and are always a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Chocolate: 200 g dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- Decorations: 2 tbsp colored sprinkles, 2 tbsp mini sugar pearls or edible stars, 12 pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
- Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil (for glossier chocolate)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt the chocolate (and coconut oil, if using) in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Fill a piping bag or a small zip-top bag (snip off a tiny corner) with the melted chocolate.
- Step 4:
- Place pretzel sticks spaced apart on the parchment; these will be the tree trunks.
- Step 5:
- Pipe zigzag lines of chocolate over each pretzel stick, forming a triangle shape to resemble a Christmas tree.
- Step 6:
- Immediately sprinkle with colored sprinkles and sugar pearls while the chocolate is still wet.
- Step 7:
- Let the trees set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
- Step 8:
- Carefully peel the trees off the parchment and serve or package as gifts.
Save Sharing these chocolate trees always creates warm holiday memories with loved ones.
Notes
For extra flavor add a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder to the melted chocolate Use white chocolate and green food coloring for green trees Pair with hot cocoa or mulled wine for a festive treat
Required Tools
Heatproof bowl Saucepan Piping bag or zip-top bag Baking sheet Parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains Gluten (pretzel sticks) Milk (if using milk chocolate) May contain traces of nuts or soy depending on chocolate brand Always check labels
Save These chocolate Christmas trees are a delightful, easy treat that brighten any holiday gathering.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What type of chocolate works best for these trees?
Both dark and milk chocolate melt smoothly and work well; you can also use white chocolate with food coloring for variety.
- → How can I make the chocolate shinier?
Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil while melting the chocolate gives it a glossier finish.
- → Can I use other decorations besides sprinkles?
Mini sugar pearls, edible stars, or even finely chopped nuts work beautifully for decorating.
- → How long do these chocolate trees last?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they remain fresh for up to one week.
- → What’s the purpose of the pretzel sticks?
Pretzels serve as sturdy trunks anchoring the chocolate tree shape for easy handling and presentation.
- → Can I add flavors to the chocolate?
Yes, a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder can enhance the chocolate’s depth and add a festive twist.