Express Chocolate Christmas Trees (Print Version)

Festive chocolate trees shaped with pretzels and sprinkles, ready in under 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Chocolate

01 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Decorations

02 - 2 tbsp colored sprinkles
03 - 2 tbsp mini sugar pearls or edible stars
04 - 12 pretzel sticks for tree trunks

→ Optional

05 - 1 tsp coconut oil for glossier chocolate

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

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 -
  • Use a steady hand when piping to get clean tree shapes.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep decorations crisp.
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