The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in tasty treats! These Chocolate Covered Pretzels Christmas Trees make for a fun festive snack idea.
Afterall, they're pretzels covered in melted chocolate shaped like a Christmas tree. Oh and don't forget the colored sprinkles!
Check out all the other Christmas Snacks for even more delicious recipes.
These delicious little Christmas snacks are great for parties, as a special treat for yourself or as a special gift wrapped up with bright ribbons and bows.
Like my Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels and Reindeer Pretzels, they're easy to make too. Simply melt the chocolate, and create the Christmas tree shape as you drizzle the chocolate back and forth over the pretzel stick.
Sprinkle on fun colorful Christmas sprinkles and a star on top and you're good to go...you have a Pretzel Christmas Tree.
Looking for more easy desserts for Christmas snacking? Try my Candied Pecans, Christmas Snack Mix in a Jar and my Reindeer Christmas Treats.
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What chocolate to use for chocolate covered pretzels?
For the best results, use high-quality chocolate when making chocolate-covered pretzel sticks. Use either dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a more rich and indulgent flavor, or white chocolate for a more subtle taste.
Be sure to melt the chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave so it doesn't burn. Once melted, dip the pretzel sticks in, allow to dry and enjoy!
How to dip chocolate covered pretzels?
There are a few ways to dip pretzels in melted chocolate. Depending on the size of the pretzels, you can simply place them on a fork and dip them into melted chocolate.
Then shake off any excess chocolate before placing it on parchment paper. I show you exactly how to do this in my How to Melt Chocolate post.
For this recipe, we're not dipping the pretzels but drizzling the pretzels with melted chocolate. To make these adorable Christmas trees, simply arrange one pretzel stick on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Then drizzle the melted chocolate back and forth across the pretzel stick forming the shape of a tree. Add decorations like sprinkles like my other Chocolate Covered Pretzel recipe.
How to Melt Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate according to the instructions on the back of the package.
- Then add the melted chocolate to a disposable decorating bag or chocolate drizzle bottle.
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Wilton Holiday Mix 6 cell Sprinkles
Hobbyland Edible Sprinkles6 Easy Squeeze Applicator BottlesChocolate Flavored Almond Bark - 24 oz (Pack of 2)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Arrange the pretzel sticks on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Drizzle the melted chocolate back and forth across one pretzel stick at a time creating the look of a Christmas tree.
- Step 3: Add the Christmas sprinkles immediately and add the gold edible star.
- Step 4: You want to do this step before the chocolate starts to harden or they won't stick.
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➡️Top Recipe Tips
- It's really important that you use a sturdy pretzel, which is why I recommend Utz Pretzel Sticks.
- I like to use chocolate almond bark, but you can substitute chocolate chip morsels or candy melts.
- Over the years I've purchased a few squeeze bottles to put the melted chocolate in. They help give the perfect drizzle effect!
- Make sure you let the pretzels harden completely on parchment paper. Don't try to use aluminum foil, the pretzels will stick.
- Store in airtight containers before packaging up for friends and family.
Substitutions and Variations
- You could form the pretzel sticks into star shapes and then drizzle the melted chocolate on top.
- Or make a Christmas tree shape with the pretzel sticks and then drizzle the chocolate on top.
- Check out my other recipes for Halloween Pretzel Rods, Valentine's Day Pretzels or my Chocolate Covered Pretzels for Christmas.
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Chocolate Covered Pretzels Christmas
Ingredients
- 10 ounces milk or dark chocolate melting candy
- 12 pretzel rods
- holiday sprinkles
- edible stars
Instructions
- Arrange the pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, approximately 3 inches apart.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate at 30 second intervals, stirring in between intervals until melted. Approximately 1 minute 30 seconds. Allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the chocolate into the piping bag or storage bag. Clip the tip in preparation to drizzle onto the pretzels.
- Start at the bottom working your way to the top using a back and forth motion, making the drizzle smaller and smaller as if making a triangle shape. (You want them to resemble Christmas trees.)
- Once all 12 are complete, allow them to completely set int the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and carefully remove from the parchment paper.
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