Description
These Dark Chocolate Christmas Trees are an easy and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Using simple ingredients like dark chocolate, pretzel sticks, and holiday sprinkles, you can create charming, edible decorations that combine rich chocolate flavor with a delightful crunch. Ideal for gifting or serving at holiday parties, these no-bake treats require minimal prep time and a short setting period.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Tree
- 5 ounces dark chocolate
Assembly
- 15 pretzel sticks
- Holiday sprinkles, as needed
- Parchment paper, for lining
- 1 piping bag or plastic bag
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Lay out your parchment paper on a flat surface and open your sprinkles and pretzels so they are ready for assembly.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir the chocolate every 30 seconds to ensure an even melt and to prevent burning.
- Fill Piping Bag: Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a plastic bag for easy piping onto pretzels.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place 15 pretzel sticks spaced several inches apart on the parchment paper to prepare for decorating.
- Pipe Chocolate Trees: Snip the tip off the piping bag and carefully pipe the melted chocolate onto each pretzel in a tree shape, layering the chocolate to resemble a Christmas tree.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle holiday-themed decorations onto the wet chocolate using a spoon or your fingers for added festive flair.
- Set and Harden: Let the chocolate trees harden by sitting at room temperature for 2 hours. Alternatively, to speed up the process, place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Once hardened, carefully peel the chocolate trees off the parchment paper before serving. Enjoy your festive treats!
Notes
- Use dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for a rich flavor.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, a plastic sandwich bag with a small corner cut off works well.
- Ensure chocolate is not overheated to avoid burning and seizing.
- Store finished trees in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to keep them fresh.
- Customize with different sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate for added decoration.
