Express Chocolate Christmas Trees (Print Version)

Delightful chocolate trees adorned with sprinkles and sugar pearls, ideal for holiday celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chocolate

01 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for glossiness)

→ Decorations

03 - 2 tbsp colored sprinkles
04 - 2 tbsp mini sugar pearls or edible stars
05 - 12 pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the chocolate with coconut oil if using, stirring until smooth.
03 - Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner.
04 - Place pretzel sticks spaced apart on the parchment paper to serve as tree trunks.
05 - Pipe zigzag lines of chocolate over each pretzel stick to form a triangular Christmas tree shape.
06 - Sprinkle colored sprinkles and sugar pearls immediately over the wet chocolate.
07 - Allow the trees to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
08 - Carefully peel trees off parchment and serve or package for gifting.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to make
  • Perfect for gifting or holiday parties
02 -
  • 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.
03 -
  • Make sure chocolate is completely smooth to pipe cleanly.
  • Work quickly when sprinkling decorations so they stick well.
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