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Christmas Tree Pretzel Trees Easy Recipe and Holiday Treat

Christmas Tree Pretzel Trees Easy Recipe and Holiday Treat

There is nothing better than a festive holiday recipes and these Christmas Tree Inspired Pretzel sticks desserts are no different!  The Christmas themed pretzel rod snack is in the shape of a Christmas tree is such a fun idea to do with your family or with a class at school.  The pretzel rods are such an easy and fun idea to have for a holiday gathering with loved ones, to bag and tie on a holiday card, or as a fun festive Christmas snack at home!  Christmas pretzel trees are fun and festive holiday sweet treats that combines the salty crunch of pretzel rods with the sweetness of chocolate and colorful decorations. Here's a simple recipe to make these delightful chocolate Christmas trees:

Christmas Tree Pretzel Trees Easy Recipe and Holiday Treat

Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods make wonderful homemade gifts during the holiday season. They are not only delicious but also add a personal touch to your gift-giving. Here's how you can present them as gifts.  Enjoy these no bake Christmas treats while driving around to see Christmas lights! 

Christmas Tree Pretzel Packaging:

  1. Cellophane Bags: Place each pretzel rod in a cellophane bag or a clear treat bag. These bags are readily available in craft stores and come in various sizes. You can find ones with festive holiday prints or stick to clear ones for a simple look.

  2. Tie with Ribbon: Twist the open end of the cellophane bag to seal it, and tie it closed with a festive ribbon or twine. You can choose ribbons in holiday colors like red, green, or gold to enhance the Christmas theme and make this easy holiday candy look awesome.

  3. Gift Tags: Attach a gift tag to each bag with a sweet holiday message. You can handwrite a personalized note or use pre-made holiday gift tags with messages like "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." This is an easy way to add a personalized touch with your holiday desserts.

  4. Decorate with Ornaments: Add a small holiday-themed ornament or a sprig of artificial holly to the ribbon for an extra touch of festivity to go with this perfect themed treat.

Gift Presentation:

  1. Gift Baskets: Arrange several pretzel rod gift bags in a holiday-themed gift basket. You can add some tissue paper or shred to the bottom of the basket for a decorative touch.

  2. Gift Boxes: Place the pretzel rod bags in a decorative holiday gift box. Line the box with tissue paper or crinkle paper for an elegant presentation.

  3. Mason Jars: Alternatively, you can package the pretzel rods in mason jars, which can be decorated with a festive ribbon or fabric cover. Add a tag with a ribbon for a rustic and charming look. Using a wide mouth jar gives plenty of space to gift a group of candy melt Christmas trees!

Personalization for Christmas Desserts:

  1. Custom Labels: Create custom labels or stickers with your name, a holiday greeting, or a personalized message, and affix them to the bags or containers.

  2. Recipe Card: Include a recipe card with the package that explains how to make the Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods. This way, the recipient can recreate the tasty treats.

Quantity:

Consider the number of pretzel rod trees in each package. You can give them individually or in sets of two or three, depending on the size and packaging you choose. Even with large quantities needed, these are still a easy holiday dessert since its a no bake recipe.

Delivery:

Deliver your homemade Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods gifts in person, by mail, or by leaving them on a neighbor's doorstep for a delightful holiday surprise.   Homemade gifts like these show your thoughtfulness and effort, making them a special way to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Attach a handwritten note or a holiday card to make this a total hit! 

Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods 

Christmas Tree Pretzel Rods are a festive and delicious treat that make for a perfect holiday snack or gift. Here's a simple recipe to make them:

Simple Ingredients for these cute chocolate pretzel Christmas trees

  • Pretzel rods (as many as you'd like to make)

  • Chocolate melts - Green chocolate candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring.  You could also do colorful candy melts in red as well for other color options

  • Assorted Christmas holiday sprinkles and decorations (e.g., red and green sprinkles, mini M&M's, edible gold stars)

  • Mini candy canes

  • wax paper-lined baking sheet

Easy chocolate Christmas tree pretzels Instructions:

  1. Melt the Green Candy: If you're using green candy melts, follow the package instructions to melt them. If you're using white chocolate, melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until it's smooth. Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green.

  2. Use a piping bag to make the tree with the melted candy!  Or Pour melted candy into a zip-top bag, and snip off the very corner of it with a scissors

  3.  Pipe melted candy on the pretzels, starting at the top of the pretzel, moving in a back and forth motion, making your drizzles wider as you move towards the bottom, to resemble a tree. 

  4. Stop when you are ¾ of the way down the pretzel.

  5. Decorate: While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the pretzel rods with assorted Christmas sprinkles and decorations. 

  6. Assemble the Trees: Lay the decorated pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a triangular shape to resemble a Christmas tree. You can lay a mini candy cane at the bottom to act as the tree trunk.

  7. Allow to Set: Let the Christmas tree pretzel rod desserts sit at room temperature until the candy coating hardens, or you can speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.

  8. Serve: Once the candy coating is set, carefully remove the Christmas tree pretzel rods from the parchment paper and serve them on a festive plate or tray.  Store in an airtight container

Once the Christmas tree pretzel rods are completely set and decorated, you can serve them on a platter or wrap them individually to give as gifts.

These Christmas tree pretzel rod desserts make for a delightful and delicious holiday treat that's sure to impress your family and guests. They're also a great project to do with kids, as they can have fun decorating the "trees" with various colorful toppings. Enjoy! 

These Christmas tree pretzel rods make for a delightful and edible holiday decoration that will be loved by both kids and adults. Enjoy your festive treats!

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