Learn how to create these festive chocolate pretzel trees. This classic pairing makes for a yummy and fun Christmas treat!
Updated October 2021
Chocolate and pretzels are a traditional combination for a good reason. The smooth, rich chocolate is perfectly balanced by the saltiness and crunch of the pretzels. We’ve paired the two before by dipping pretzels in chocolate. This time, we combined them into a fun and easy Christmas tree treat.
This idea was loosely inspired by our candy cane lollipops, another fun holiday treat to make!
How to Make Chocolate Pretzel Trees
MATERIALS
- Chocolate chips (whichever your preference is – milk, semi-sweet, dark, or even white!)
- Pretzel rods
- Sprinkles for decorating your trees
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt your chocolate
Use a double boiler or the microwave to melt your chocolate until it is pourable and spreadable.
- Arrange your pretzels
Take three pretzel rods and lay them on your parchment paper lined baking sheet in the shape of a tree. Two pretzels form the upside-down “V” of the Christmas tree with another one in the center for the trunk.
- Add chocolate
Spoon the melted chocolate into the V, letting it fill and form the tree shapes.
- Decorate your trees!
Add sprinkles, white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows (really anything you’d like!) to decorate your pretzel trees.
- Let cool
Allow your trees to cool and harden before enjoying.
These also make a perfect little treat to give to teachers, friends, or neighbors. Once they’ve cooled and hardened, place them in a treat bag or container and give away!
More Christmas Activities for Kids
- 11 Christmas Crafts for Kids To Make This Holiday Season
- 11 Salt Dough Ornaments That Kids Can Make for The Holidays
- Easy Process Oriented Christmas Arts and Crafts for Kids
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