Christmas tree pretzels are festive treats made by using pretzel rods topped with chocolate made into the form of a Christmas tree and decorating them with colorful sprinkles, candies, and other tasty embellishments. Not only are they a fun and tasty snack to enjoy during the holidays, but they also make for a great activity to do with friends and family.
If you like making unique festive treats that require minimal ingredients and effort, this is perfect for you.
These Christmas Tree Pretzels are so easy to make and they turn out so cute.
Perfect for wrapping in a cellophane bag and giving as a gift to friends, family and neighbors!
Want more Christmas tree recipes? Check out these Christmas Tree Brownies, Christmas Tree Cupcakes and Christmas Tree Dip.
Christmas Tree Pretzel Ingredients
You will need:
- White Chocolate Almond Bark
- Food Coloring Gel for Chocolate – Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green
- Pretzel Rods
- Christmas Tree Mold
- Multi-colored Nonpareils
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance can I make this treat?
You can make these 3-4 days in advance. If you’re not serving immediately; line an airtight container with Parchment paper, and place the pretzels on the paper and seal the lid on the container. Keep away from moisture.
Can I make this to give as a gift?
Yes! This the perfect holiday treat for gift giving as a gift for friend, family, and even neighbors. Give in a fun holiday dessert tin or wrap in those clear cellophane gift bags and tie them.
Does almond bark contain nuts?
No. Despite it’s name, almond bark does not contain nuts or almonds. It is just the name for the blocks of chocolate.
How do I store leftovers?
For best results, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Place the pretzels on waxed paper, or parchment paper to make sure they don’t stick together, and place the paper between layers if you’re stacking the pieces. Do not store in the refrigerator.
Can I use regular food coloring?
No. Regular food coloring is water-based and will cause your chocolate to seize. Use oil-based food coloring only to color the chocolate.
How to Make Christmas Tree Pretzels
In a large bowl, place the White Chocolate Almond Bark, breaking it into pieces. Place the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute, stopping at 15 second intervals to stir the White Chocolate, until it’s completely melted.
When the Chocolate is melted, place a small amount of the chocolate in 3 small bowls,(about a heaping Tablespoon) leaving most of the Chocolate in the large bowl.
Place about 1/4 cup of the Chocolate in a medium size bowl – this will be for the Yellow color.
In the 3 bowls, drop a drop or two of the Red food coloring gel into one of the bowl, and stir, and drop Blue in another of the bowls, and Purple in the last one. Stir the chocolate, and if needed, and a little more food coloring to achieve the desired color.
In the Medium bowl, add the Yellow Food Coloring Gel, about 3 or 4 drops, and stir well to blend.
In the Christmas Tree Molds, there are indentations for the decorations that are on the tree.
Using a small paint brush, fill the indentations in with the Red, Blue, and Purple colored Chocolate.
Using a paint brush, fill in the Star on top of the Tree with the Yellow colored Chocolate.
Allow to dry, for about 10 minutes.
In the large bowl of melted Chocolate, add the Green Food Coloring to the Chocolate until you have the desired color of Green. Start with 2 or 3 drops, and add a little more if needed.
Fill in the Mold about half way with the Green Chocolate, then lay the Pretzel in the mold, and spoon the Green Chocolate over the Pretzel, filling the Mold.
Let the Mold sit for about 1 hour to set, or harden the Chocolate.
Carefully pop the Christmas Trees out of the Mold and lay on Parchment paper.
Melt White Chocolate Almond Bark, or any melting Chocolate in the microwave, and drizzle it over the Pretzel Rods, then spoon/sprinkle the Nonpareils over the melted chocolate, and allow about 30 minutes for the chocolate to set.
Keep the Pretzel Rods in a container until time to serve.
Serve and Enjoy!
How to Serve Christmas Tree Pretzels
Place these festive treats on a fun holiday tray and serve them up alongside a cup of hot cocoa or milk.
Christmas Tree Pretzels
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Package of White Chocolate Almond Bark
- Food Coloring Gel for Chocolate – Red Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green
- 1 package of Pretzel Rods
- Christmas Tree Mold
- 1 container of multi-colored Nonpareils
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the White Chocolate Almond Bark, breaking it into pieces. Place the bowl in the microwave for 1 minute, stopping at 15 second intervals to stir the White Chocolate, until it's completely melted.
- When the Chocolate is melted, place a small amount of the chocolate in 3 small bowls,(about a heaping Tablespoon) leaving most of the Chocolate in the large bowl.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the Chocolate in a medium size bowl – this will be for the Yellow color.
- In the 3 bowls, drop a drop or two of the Red food coloring gel into one of the bowl, and stir, and drop Blue in another of the bowls, and Purple in the last one. Stir the chocolate, and if needed, and a little more food coloring to achieve the desired color.
- In the Medium bowl, add the Yellow Food Coloring Gel, about 3 or 4 drops, and stir well to blend.
- In the Christmas Tree Molds, there are indentations for the decorations that are on the tree.
- Using a small paint brush, fill the indentations in with the Red, Blue, and Purple colored Chocolate.
- Using a paint brush, fill in the Star on top of the Tree with the Yellow colored Chocolate.
- Allow to dry, for about 10 minutes.
- In the large bowl of melted Chocolate, add the Green Food Coloring to the Chocolate until you have the desired color of Green. Start with 2 or 3 drops, and add a little more if needed.
- Fill in the Mold about half way with the Green Chocolate, then lay the Pretzel in the mold, and spoon the Green Chocolate over the Pretzel, filling the Mold.
- Let the Mold sit for about 1 hour to set, or harden the Chocolate.
- Carefully pop the Christmas Trees out of the Mold and lay on Parchment paper.
- Melt White Chocolate Almond Bark, or any melting Chocolate in the microwave, and drizzle it over the Pretzel Rods, then spoon/sprinkle the Nonpareils over the melted chocolate, and allow about 30 minutes for the chocolate to set.
- Keep the Pretzel Rods in a container until time to serve.
- Serve and Enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.