How to Make Chocolate Christmas Trees
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How to Make Chocolate Christmas Trees
Description
This recipe starts by melting chocolate using a double boiler or microwave to a smooth state, then cooling slightly before transferring to a piping bag or plastic storage bag. Pretzel sticks are lined up on parchment paper as tree trunks. Chocolate is piped in tapered tree shapes over and above the pretzel. While the chocolate is still tacky, colorful holiday sprinkles are added. The chocolate sets at room temperature or can be quickly chilled until firm.
The finished chocolate trees can be removed from the parchment and enjoyed as festive snacks or edible decorations. The contrast between the crisp chocolate and salty pretzel adds texture. Using sprinkles adds visual appeal appropriate for Christmas themes.
Regular baking chocolate can be substituted if melting chocolate is unavailable, adding vegetable oil to improve melt smoothness. Patience with cooling and setting ensures good shape retention.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces melting chocolate
- 16 pretzel sticks
- holiday sprinkles
- parchment paper
- piping bag/plastic storage bag
Instructions
- Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate until smooth. Alternately, use the microwave, stirring at 30 second intervals until smooth. Do not overheat. Allow the chocolate to cool a bit before transferring it to a piping bag or plastic storage bag.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet and line up pretzels with enough room between to make the trees.
- Snip a small hole in the piping bag or plastic bag corner, moving back and forth, create trees with a wide base and tapered top.
- While tacky, decorate with desired sprinkles.
- Allow to set at room temperature (1-2 hours) or chill (15 minutes).
- Gently peel the tree off of the parchment and enjoy or use as decorations.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Substitute regular baking chocolate with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil per 2 ounces for smoother melting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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