Chocolate Christmas Trees – A Festive, No-Bake Holiday Treat
These festive chocolate Christmas trees are fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for holiday parties or edible gifts. No baking required!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 trees 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz melting chocolate or candy melts (dark, milk, or white)
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20 pretzel sticks or rolled wafer cookies
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Holiday sprinkles or edible glitter
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Crushed peppermint or toasted coconut (optional)
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Gel food coloring (optional, for white chocolate)
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay out pretzel sticks as trunks.
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Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
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Fill piping bag or Ziploc bag with melted chocolate.
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Pipe tree shapes over each pretzel stick, creating a zigzag pattern.
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Decorate immediately with sprinkles or toppings.
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Chill for 20–30 minutes until fully set.
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Carefully peel off and store or serve.
Notes
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Use candy canes instead of pretzels for a peppermint version.
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For vegan trees, use dairy-free chocolate and vegan-friendly decorations.
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Trees can be stored up to 7 days in an airtight container.