Description
Easy Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees are the perfect festive treat to delight your family and friends this holiday season. These charming edible creations combine crunchy pretzels, creamy candy melts, and colorful sprinkles, making them not only a visual delight but also a delicious sweet and salty snack. With minimal preparation time and endless customization options, these Christmas trees are sure to bring joy to any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups small pretzels (about 200g)
- 1 cup candy melts (various colors, about 170g)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (about 90g)
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional, about 25g)
- 1/4 cup royal icing (for decorating, about 60g)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing a counter and laying down parchment paper.
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel into the melted candy until fully coated; let excess drip off before placing on parchment paper.
- While still wet, generously sprinkle with festive toppings.
- Allow the pretzels to cool at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes until hardened.
- Use royal icing to attach additional decorations like coconut flakes or more sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg