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Chocolate Trees

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Chocolate Trees are festive, edible decorations made from melted chocolate piped into tree shapes and decorated with toppings like sprinkles or crushed peppermint. They’re quick, customizable, and perfect for holiday treats or décor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark, milk, or white chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for thinning)
  • Optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed peppermint, edible glitter, chopped nuts
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag
  • Toothpick or skewer (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl (20-second bursts) or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth. Add coconut oil if needed to thin.
  2. Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  3. Pipe tree shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet—zigzags, triangles, or abstract trees. Add a base or trunk if desired.
  4. Decorate while chocolate is wet using sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or other toppings.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until fully set.
  6. Gently peel off and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

Notes

  • Swirl white and dark chocolate for a marbled effect.
  • Add peppermint extract for flavor and top with crushed candy canes.
  • Dust with edible glitter after setting for sparkle.
  • Use green candy melts for a vibrant tree color.
  • Sprinkle with chopped nuts for crunch.
  • Layer parchment between trees for storage and transport.

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