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Christmas Buttercream Board

Skip the baking and embrace the decorating! This Christmas Tree Buttercream Board is easy, festive & perfect for anyone who wants to create a showstopping centerpiece!

Prep Time
20 mins
Chill Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tub Vanilla or Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Green Gel Food Coloring
  • Yellow mini M&Ms for the star
  • Mini M&Ms for the ornaments
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • Hershey's chocolate bar for the tree trunk
  • Snacks for dipping into the frosting such graham crackers, donuts, cookies, pretzels
  • Christmas candy or snacks of choice

Instructions

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  1. Mix frosting and green food coloring until you get a shade of green you like.
  2. Add frosting to a piping bag with a large star tip or decorative tip of your choice and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  3. When ready to style your board, start by piping the outline of a Christmas tree onto the center of a large serving tray or board.
  4. Fill the tree in with the frosting.
  5. Use the yellow M&Ms to create a star. If you prefer, you can also use yellow frosting to make the star.
  6. Create a tree trunk with the Hershey bar pieces.
  7. Arrange the donuts, cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, and other dipping items around the tree on the board. I used peppermints, white chocolate chips, and powdered donuts to create a "snowy" ground underneath the tree.
  8. Fill in any gaps with M&M's, gummy bears, or Christmas candy.

Notes

  • I recommend assembling the board on the day you plan to serve it. That way, everything will be fresh and look its best.
  • How many people this Christmas tree board serves depends on the size of your board and how hungry your guests are. As a general rule of thumb, a large board (about 18x24 inches) can serve around 12 people.
  • If you're not confident in your piping skills, don't stress! You can always use a spatula or butter knife to spread the frosting into a tree shape. It'll taste just as delicious. 
  • Make sure you include some savory options! Pretzels and crackers are great for balancing out all the frosting sweetness.
  • I recommend assembling the board on the day you plan to serve it. That way, everything will be fresh and look its best.
  • How many people this Christmas tree board serves depends on the size of your board and how hungry your guests are. As a general rule of thumb, a large board (about 18x24 inches) can serve around 12 people.
  • If you're not confident in your piping skills, don't stress! You can always use a spatula or butter knife to spread the frosting into a tree shape. It'll taste just as delicious. 
  • Make sure you include some savory options! Pretzels and crackers are great for balancing out all the frosting sweetness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 108mg (5%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Sugar 36g (72%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Sugar 36g 72%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.