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White Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

These delightful White Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees combine crunchy pretzels with sweet white chocolate for a festive holiday treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag mini pretzel twists (about 5-6 cups) Perfect size for shaping trees and adding crunch.
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips Creamy sweetness that makes these trees enticing.
  • to taste green candy melts or green food coloring (optional) Adds festive flair to your trees.
  • to taste sprinkles, mini candies, or decorations Think red sugar, star-shaped sprinkles, or mini M&Ms for decoration.
  • to taste edible glitter or gold star sprinkles (optional) Add sparkle to make your trees shine!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second bursts, stirring well between each interval until smooth and glossy.
  3. Optional: Mix in some green food coloring into the melted chocolate.
Shaping
  1. Dip a mini pretzel twist into the melted white chocolate, coating one half, and place it on the prepared baking sheet with the chocolate side facing down.
  2. Repeat the process until you have shaped the trees you want, using two pretzels for each tree.
  3. Insert a pretzel stick at the base of your trees to create a trunk.
Decoration
  1. While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle on your decorations like sprinkles or mini candies to create ornaments.
Setting
  1. Allow the trees to set for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature, or place them in the fridge to speed up the process.
Serving
  1. Once set, serve and enjoy your festive creations!

Notes

Melt chocolate carefully to avoid burning. Use a toothpick to place smaller candies with finesse. Consider making a double batch for sharing!