Save to Pinterest Delightful, festive chocolate treats shaped like Christmas trees—quick to make, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
This is a fun and easy recipe I enjoy making during the holidays with my family.
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 This recipe brings back fond memories of decorating treats with my kids every Christmas season.
Notes
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.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy making these festive treats as a fun holiday tradition with your loved ones.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What type of chocolate works best?
Both dark and milk chocolate melt well for shaping the trees. Adding a small amount of coconut oil can provide a glossier finish.
- → How should I decorate the chocolate trees?
Sprinkle colored sprinkles and mini sugar pearls or edible stars onto the melted chocolate immediately after piping for a festive look.
- → Can these treats be stored? If so, how long?
Store the finished chocolate trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- → Is there a way to add extra flavor?
Adding a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder to the melted chocolate gives a subtle, warming twist to the taste.
- → How do I shape the chocolate trees?
Use pretzel sticks placed on parchment as trunks, then pipe zigzag lines of melted chocolate over them forming triangle tree shapes.