Make the holiday season extra sweet with these White Chocolate Covered Christmas Tree Pretzels!
These simple treats are a festive twist on the classic sweet and salty combo, topped with crushed peppermints. Perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or family fun!
Be sure to check out the full collection of Christmas Snacks for more easy holiday treats that will add cheer to your celebrations!
You only need three ingredients and minimal prep to whip up these adorable Christmas tree snacks in no time.
The crunchy pretzels drizzled with creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint pieces bring together the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Whether you serve them at a party or wrap them up for edible gifts, these treats are sure to impress!
Looking for more Christmas treats with pretzels? Try my Pretzel Christmas Cookies, Hugs Pretzels, and even my Christmas Reindeer Cookies. Yum!
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Recipe Notes
When melting the white chocolate, be sure to heat it in short intervals (about 30 seconds) and stir in between to prevent it from burning. If the chocolate seizes up, you can add a small amount of vegetable oil or coconut oil to help smooth it out.
I like to use a squeeze bottle or a piping bag, but if you don't have one on hand, you can use a plastic storage bag with the corner snipped off.
To create uniform Christmas tree shapes with the chocolate drizzle, move in a steady zigzag pattern from the top to the bottom of the pretzel rod, making the lines narrower at the top and wider as you go down.
Love these pretzels? See them topping our Christmas Tree Cupcakes!
Chocolate Christmas Cupcakes
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Hershey's Premier White Baking Chips - 12 oz - 2 pk
AK1980 Piping Bags -100 Pack-14-Inch Disposable Cake Decorating Bags Anti-Burst Cupcake Icing Bags for all Size Tips Couplers and Baking Cookies Candy Supplies KitsArcor Starlight Mints | 2 Pound Bag | Peppermint Christmas Hard Candy (About 180 Pieces)Snyder's of Hanover, Old Fashioned Pretzel Rods, 27 Oz Canister
Recipe Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
- Vanilla almond bark would also work great for making these treats.
- Use melted chocolate like I do with my Chocolate Covered Pretzel Trees for Christmas.
- Make mini Christmas trees by using pretzel sticks instead of pretzel rods.
- Don't want to use crushed peppermint candies? Try these Mini Candy Bits.
- Add festive sprinkles or M&M's to decorate your trees!
- Add green gel food coloring to the white chocolate or use green candy melts to make green Christmas trees.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Microwave the white chocolate in 30-second intervals. Stir in between each interval until fully melted.
Step 2: Place the melted chocolate in a disposable piping bag.
Kitchen Tools Spotlight
Use parchment paper or wax paper to make the chocolate Christmas trees on so they're easy to remove once hardened.
Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to easily pipe the melted chocolate over the pretzels.
- AK1980 Double Thickening Design Bags:Piping Bags made of strong, thick plastic which can withstand powerful extrusion, which is a thickened pastry bags thicker than compared to the market, not easy to burst or split. Perfect for icing cakes, as well as piping cream, chocolate and mashed potato, and other soft food or for cake decorating
Step 3: Lay pretzel rods onto parchment paper. Leave about 2 inches in between each pretzel.
Step 4: Cut a small opening at the tip of the piping bag and drizzle the white chocolate in a zig zag motion to create the tree.
Step 5: Add unwrapped peppermints to a zip top bag and crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
Step 6: Sprinkle the crushed peppermints over the white chocolate while it is still wet.
Step 7: Allow the chocolate to harden for about an hour, or speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Recipe FAQ
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No, you don’t need to temper the chocolate for this recipe since it will harden naturally as it cools, especially when placed in the fridge.
What to Serve with Chocolate Dipped Pretzels?
These homemade Christmas snacks are great all on their own or enjoyed with a cup of Hot Chocolate or coffee.
Add them to a holiday dessert table alongside fresh fruit, Christmas cookies, and other festive treats like Christmas Tree Brownies.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: You can store chocolate covered pretzels in a cool, dark place like your pantry or refrigerator for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container.
Freezer: You can freeze chocolate covered pretzel rods by placing them in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Thaw: Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about an hour when ready to enjoy.
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White Chocolate Covered Christmas Tree Pretzels
Ingredients
- 8 pretzel rods
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
- 20 starlight peppermints
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the white baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until fully melted.
- Fill a piping bag with the melted chocolate.
- Lay the pretzel rods on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each pretzel.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the pretzel rods in a zigzag motion to create a triangular shape.
- Place the peppermints in a bag and crush them into small pieces. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint over the Christmas trees.
- Let the chocolate harden for 45 minutes to an hour before removing the pretzels from the parchment paper.
Notes
- For faster hardening, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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