Christmas Chocolate Trees
Celebrate the holidays with these festive and easy-to-make Christmas Chocolate Trees. Combining rich, creamy chocolate with crunchy bases and colorful decorations, these bite-sized treats add holiday cheer to any dessert table. Perfect for sharing with family, friends, and party guests, they are customizable, kid-friendly, and a fun activity that brings joy and warmth to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 trees 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Customizable (includes Gluten Free and Vegan options)
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate
- 200g high-quality dark, milk, or white chocolate chips or bars
Base
- Graham crackers, pretzel sticks, or thin crispy wafers (enough for desired tree shapes)
Decorations
- Colorful sprinkles, edible glitter, or mini candies
- Chopped almonds, pistachios, or dried cranberries (optional)
Optional Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and gather all your ingredients and tools, including a microwave-safe bowl and metal spoons for spreading.
- Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt your chosen chocolate in short bursts in the microwave or over a double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth to avoid burning and maintain a silky texture.
- Shape the Tree Base: Cut or layer crackers or wafers into triangles or desired shapes. Dip or spread melted chocolate on one side and carefully stack to form a tree shape.
- Add Decorations: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle nuts, dried fruit, and festive candies to resemble ornaments and tinsel, pressing gently for good adhesion.
- Chill to Set: Place assembled trees in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to harden the chocolate and set decorations securely before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help chocolate melt evenly and prevent cracking.
- Melt chocolate slowly on low heat to keep it glossy and smooth.
- Be creative with layering different crackers or adding thin fruit slices between chocolate layers for extra flavor.
- Work quickly as chocolate hardens fast; have toppings ready before spreading or dipping.
- Store trees in a cool, dry place to avoid melting or blooming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Christmas, Chocolate, Holiday, Festive, Dessert, Treats, Kid-friendly, Easy, No-bake
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