Pretzel Christmas Trees
Create fun and seasonal Pretzel Christmas Trees this Christmas holiday, perfect for adorning cupcakes and cakes, or simply enjoying as festive and tasty treats. These chocolate-coated pretzel trees are only easy to make but also offer a fun decorating experience.
Servings: 24 trees
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 24 pretzel sticks
- 12 oz. candy melts
Decorating
- coarse white sugar
- candy stars
- sprinkles
Instructions
How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzel Trees
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You will most likely need more than one baking sheet so trees can be spread out and decorated.
- Place half of the candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds at 50% powder. Stir well and repeat until smooth.12 oz. candy melts
- Pour melted chocolate into a resealable sandwich bag and seal shut. A pastry bag and small tip may be used as well.
- Snip a small corner of the ziplock bag and place a small dollop of melted chocolate onto the parchment paper.
- Press the pretzel into the chocolate. This will just keep the pretzel from rolling around on the baking sheet.24 pretzel sticks
- Drizzle chocolate into a tree shape and add a star on top and candy sprinkles. Repeat until you have 24 trees. Let stand to harden.candy stars, sprinkles
- It's best to make about 3 trees and then "decorate" them or the chocolate will begin to harden.coarse white sugar
- Once all trees are completed and hardened, use them to decorate cupcakes or cakes or store for later.
Notes
Storing Pretzel Christmas Trees
- Let Them Harden: Make sure the chocolate on the trees is completely hard before storing.
- Use an Airtight Container: Place the trees in an airtight sealed container. If stacking, use parchment paper between layers.
- Store at Room Temperature: If eating within a few days, keep them in a cool, dry place with no heat. Choose a location away from direct sunlight, heat sources, or moisture, as these can cause the candy melts to melt.
- Or Refrigerate: For up to two weeks of storage, put them in the fridge. Let them warm to room temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tree