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Christmas Chocolate Trees

Christmas Chocolate Trees
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These Christmas Chocolate Trees are a quick, easy, and festive holiday treat featuring rich melting chocolate shaped into charming tree silhouettes decorated with snowy coconut flakes, crunchy pretzel trunks, and colorful sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, family activities, or adding a magical touch to your holiday dessert table, this customizable recipe suits all skill levels and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Base

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate bars or chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil

Tree Decorations

  • Shredded coconut or white chocolate flakes (for snowy effect)
  • Colored sprinkles or edible beads (green, red, and gold suggested)
  • Mini pretzels or wafer sticks (for tree trunks)

Optional Variations

  • Puffed rice cereal (for nut-free crunch)
  • Dairy-free chocolate (for vegan option)
  • Cinnamon, nutmeg, or peppermint extract (for spiced chocolate)
  • Finely chopped almonds or pecans (for nutty crunch)
  • Gluten-free pretzel sticks (for gluten-free adaptation)

Tools

  • Wax paper or parchment paper (for lining baking sheet)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Work Surface: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier once your chocolate trees are shaped.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, gently melt the chocolate together with butter or coconut oil. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully melted without overheating.
  3. Shape the Trees: Using a spoon or small piping bag, form small triangular shapes on the lined baking sheet. Make the base wider and taper toward the tip to resemble classic Christmas tree silhouettes.
  4. Add the Tree Trunk: Press a mini pretzel or wafer stick gently into the bottom point of each chocolate triangle to serve as the tree trunk, ensuring it adheres well.
  5. Decorate with Festive Toppings: Sprinkle shredded coconut or white chocolate flakes over the trees to mimic snow, then add colorful sprinkles or edible beads as ornaments. Be creative with your decorations!
  6. Let Them Set: Refrigerate the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely and the trees are firm.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother finish and richer taste.
  • Melt chocolate slowly to avoid burning and preserve texture.
  • Work quickly once chocolate is melted, as it hardens fast during shaping and decorating.
  • Ingredients at room temperature help chocolate melt evenly.
  • Keep hands cool or wash with cold water if shaping by hand to prevent chocolate from melting on your fingers.

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