Description
Delight in these festive Dark Chocolate Christmas Trees, an easy and charming treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with rich dark chocolate and crunchy pretzel sticks, decorated with colorful holiday sprinkles, these no-bake treats are fun to assemble and sure to bring holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Decorations
- 5 ounces dark chocolate
- Holiday sprinkles, as desired
Assembly
- 15 pretzel sticks
- Parchment paper, for lining
- Piping bag, for chocolate
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the 5 ounces of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or carefully in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently until it is smooth and fully melted.
- Prepare the Pretzel Sticks: Lay out 15 pretzel sticks on a piece of parchment paper, spacing them evenly to form the ‘trunks’ of the Christmas trees.
- Fill the Piping Bag: Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off for easy and controlled decoration.
- Create the Christmas Trees: Pipe triangular shapes of chocolate above each pretzel stick by swirling the chocolate starting with a wide base tapering to a point at the top, mimicking a Christmas tree shape.
- Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate is still wet, generously decorate each chocolate triangle with holiday sprinkles to mimic ornaments and festive decoration.
- Set and Harden: Allow the chocolate Christmas trees to set at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until the chocolate is firm and fully hardened.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, carefully peel the Christmas trees from the parchment paper and enjoy these crunchy, chocolaty festive treats or gift them to friends and family during the holiday season.
Notes
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- You can substitute pretzel sticks with pretzel rods for a larger treat.
- Sprinkles add festive color and texture but can be omitted or replaced with chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips if preferred.
- Store finished trees in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to keep chocolate from melting.
- This recipe is a quick, no-bake option ideal for holiday parties or as homemade gifts.
Keywords: dark chocolate Christmas trees, holiday chocolate treats, no bake Christmas desserts, festive chocolate pretzels, easy holiday treats