Save to Pinterest Delightful, festive chocolate treats shaped like Christmas trees—quick to make, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
This recipe has become a holiday classic in my home, bringing joy to both kids and adults.
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 to Pinterest Making these treats always brings my family together around the kitchen, sharing smiles and laughter.
Required Tools
Heatproof bowl, saucepan, piping bag or zip-top bag, baking sheet, parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (pretzel sticks) and milk (if using milk chocolate). May contain traces of nuts or soy depending on chocolate brand. Always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 110 per serving, Total fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 2 g
Save to Pinterest Express Chocolate Christmas Trees are a fun and easy holiday treat that everyone will love.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What type of chocolate works best for these trees?
Dark or milk chocolate both work well, depending on your taste preference. Adding coconut oil can make the chocolate glossier and easier to pipe.
- → How do I shape the chocolate into trees?
Place pretzel sticks on parchment paper as trunks, then pipe zigzag chocolate over them to form triangle shapes resembling trees.
- → Can I add flavors to the chocolate?
Yes, adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder to the melted chocolate enhances the flavor with a festive twist.
- → How should the chocolate trees be stored?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to consider?
The pretzel sticks contain gluten and the chocolate may contain milk. Check chocolate labels for traces of nuts or soy.