Description
Chocolate trees are festive, no-bake treats made by piping melted chocolate into tree shapes and decorating them with sprinkles or candy. Perfect for holidays, parties, or edible gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
- Sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or edible glitter (for decoration)
- 10–12 mini pretzel sticks or paper straws (optional, for tree trunks)
- Wax paper or parchment paper (for piping)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using for a glossier finish.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag and snip a small corner.
- Pipe tree shapes onto the parchment, starting with a trunk (or placing a pretzel stick down first) and zig-zagging the chocolate into a tree shape.
- While the chocolate is still soft, decorate with sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or edible glitter.
- Let the trees set at room temperature or chill in the fridge until firm (about 15–20 minutes).
- Once set, gently peel the trees off the paper and store in a cool place until ready to use.
Notes
- Use food coloring to tint white chocolate for a more tree-like look.
- Add peppermint extract or orange zest to flavor the chocolate.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts for a nutty variation.
- Use as cupcake toppers, hot cocoa stirrers, or in gingerbread scenes.
- Store with wax paper between layers to prevent breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
