🧾 Ingredients
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12–15 pretzel twists (or pretzel sticks + mini twists)
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300 g dark or milk chocolate, melted
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½ cup green candy melts or white chocolate + green food color
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Red, green & gold sprinkles (nonpareils work best)
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Optional: mini caramel pieces or pretzel sticks for tree trunks
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep Tray
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. -
Make Tree Shape
Place pretzel twists on the tray in a Christmas tree shape.
Add a small pretzel stick or caramel piece at the bottom for the “trunk.” -
Chocolate Coating
Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave (30-sec bursts).
Spoon chocolate over each pretzel tree, spreading gently to cover. -
Decorate
While chocolate is still wet:-
Drizzle green melted candy melts in zig-zag lines
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Sprinkle generously with festive sprinkles
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Set
Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm. -
Serve or Store
Carefully remove and enjoy!
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use white chocolate only?
A: Yes! Color it green or leave it white for a snowy look.
Q: How long do these last?
A: Up to 7 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Q: Can kids help make these?
A: Absolutely—great no-bake recipe for kids (with adult help for melting chocolate).
Q: Can I make them ahead of time?
A: Yes, make 2–3 days in advance for parties or gifting.
Q: What other decorations can I use?
A: Mini M&Ms, crushed candy canes, edible pearls, or star sprinkles on top.