Pin It Delightful, festive chocolate treats shaped like Christmas trees—quick to make, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
This recipe is a festive favorite in my family, always bringing smiles during the holidays.
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.
Pin It Making these trees always brings back joyful memories with my family during the holidays.
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 Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week 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
Pin It These chocolate trees are a simple yet festive treat that will brighten any holiday gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chocolate works best?
Both dark and milk chocolate melt smoothly and provide rich flavor; add coconut oil for silkier texture.
- → How do I shape the chocolate trees?
Pipe zigzag chocolate lines over pretzel sticks to form triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- → Can I customize the decorations?
Yes, use colored sprinkles, mini sugar pearls, or edible stars to create festive highlights on each tree.
- → How should I store these treats?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness up to one week.
- → Are there any variations to try?
Consider adding cinnamon or chili powder to melted chocolate, or use white chocolate with green food coloring for a different look.