Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees, a delightful treat that combines crunchy pretzels and colorful candy melts. These whimsical creations are fun to make and perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy to both kids and adults alike. With a simple recipe that sparks creativity, you can create edible masterpieces that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1/2 cup assorted decorative candies (sprinkles, mini chocolate chips)
- Parchment paper for lining
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a flat surface with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each mini pretzel halfway into the melted candy, allowing excess to drip off before placing it on parchment paper.
- Stack three dipped pretzels while warm to form tree shapes, angling them for creativity.
- While the coating is still soft, add decorative candies on top.
- Let the trees sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until hardened before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize by using different colors of candy melts or adding edible glitter for extra sparkle. - For a gluten-free version, swap pretzels with rice cakes.