Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees
Celebrate the holiday season with Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees, a delightful combination of crunchy pretzels and colorful candy melts shaped into whimsical trees. These festive treats are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them perfect for gatherings with family and friends. With their sweet and salty flavor profile, these treats are sure to spread joy and cheer during your holiday festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 trees 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups candy melts (green or red)
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
- 1/4 cup edible eyes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel into the melted candy, stacking two to form a tree shape.
- While the coating is warm, sprinkle colorful decorations and add edible eyes.
- Place decorated trees on parchment paper to cool for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Arrange on a festive platter and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pretzel and Candy Melt Tree (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different colored candy melts to match various themes. Add mini marshmallows or chocolate chips as additional toppings for extra fun.