Description
Easy Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings. These whimsical trees feature a crunchy pretzel base adorned with colorful candy melts, making them not only delicious but also visually delightful. Ideal for creating lasting memories with family and friends, this simple recipe is sure to bring joy to your dessert table while engaging kids in the fun of holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pretzels (about 75g)
- 2 cups candy melts (various colors, about 340g total)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (about 75g)
- Parchment paper
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (about 80g)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying out parchment paper.
- Melt candy melts in microwave-safe bowls in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring in between.
- Arrange pretzels on parchment paper in tree shapes—use three for small trees or stack for larger ones.
- Drizzle melted candy over pretzels creatively while warm.
- Before the candy hardens, add mini marshmallows and sprinkles as decorations.
- Let the trees cool completely for about 10-15 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by using waffle cones instead of pretzels or adding edible glitter for extra sparkle. Store finished treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.