Description
Get into the festive spirit with these delightful Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees! These sweet and salty treats combine mini pretzels, rich chocolate, and colorful decorations for a fun holiday project that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings or as homemade gifts, these edible Christmas trees are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Customize them with your favorite candies and serve them alongside hot chocolate or as part of a dessert platter for a cheerful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1 cup assorted candies (M&Ms, sprinkles)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange mini pretzels in tree shapes on the baking sheet.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel tree into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off before placing back on the sheet.
- While still wet, decorate with assorted candies.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.
- Melt green candy melts and drizzle over pretzel trees using a spoon or piping bag.
- Add edible glitter if desired, then serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg