Pin Delightful, festive chocolate treats shaped like Christmas trees—quick to make, perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
This recipe is a holiday favorite in my family and always brings smiles during seasonal gatherings.
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 We enjoy making these trees together every year, adding new decorations and flavors as a family tradition.
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, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 2 g (per serving)
Pin These chocolate trees are easy to customize and make a festive addition to any holiday celebration.
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of chocolate works best?
Both dark and milk chocolate melt smoothly, though dark offers a richer flavor. Coconut oil can be added for a glossier finish.
- → How do I shape the chocolate into tree forms?
Pipe zigzag lines of melted chocolate over pretzel sticks placed on parchment paper to create triangular shapes resembling trees.
- → Can decorations be customized?
Yes, colored sprinkles and sugar pearls add festive flair, but you can substitute with edible stars or other small edible decorations.
- → What is the best way to set the chocolate trees?
Let them set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm and easy to handle.
- → How should the finished treats be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.