Express Chocolate Christmas Trees (Printable)

Delightful chocolate creations shaped as Christmas trees, ideal for quick holiday treats or gifts.

# 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

→ Optional

05 - 1 tsp coconut oil

# Method:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Gently melt chocolate and optional coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
03 - Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag or small zip-top bag, snipping off a tiny corner.
04 - Place pretzel sticks spaced evenly on the lined baking sheet to serve as tree trunks.
05 - Pipe zigzag lines of chocolate over each pretzel stick forming triangular shapes resembling Christmas trees.
06 - Immediately sprinkle colored sprinkles and sugar pearls over wet chocolate to decorate.
07 - Allow the trees to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
08 - Carefully remove the chocolate trees from the parchment and serve or package as gifts.

# 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 high-quality chocolate for best taste and easier melting.
  • Chill the treats thoroughly to make them easier to peel off the parchment paper.
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