Christmas Tree Pretzels

These Christmas Tree Pretzels are the perfect festive treat for holiday parties, classroom snacks, or just a fun winter activity with the kids. With just mini pretzel sticks, green chocolate melts, and a few sprinkles, you can create adorable edible trees in no time.

These Christmas Tree Pretzels are just one way to bring festive fun to your holiday table. If you love easy, no-bake treats, you might also enjoy making Chocolate Candy Reindeer Treats, Santa Hat Rice Krispies Treats, or Christmas Ornament Brownies – all simple, sweet, and perfect for gift-giving or classroom snacks. Each recipe is kid-friendly, quick to make, and guaranteed to add some extra cheer to your holidays.

What You’ll Love About these Christmas Treats

Fun for Kids and Adults Alike
Everyone can join in on the holiday fun! Kids love decorating, and adults will enjoy creating festive treats with ease.

No-Bake Simplicity
No oven? No problem! This recipe is completely no-bake, making it quick and stress-free for busy holiday days.

Quick, Festive, and Customizable
Create your perfect Christmas Tree Pretzel by adding sprinkles, candy pearls, or edible glitter. Make each one unique.

Perfect for Parties and Gifts
These adorable treats are great for holiday parties, classroom snacks, or homemade gifts that everyone will love.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Mini pretzel sticks

Green chocolate melts

Sprinkles (including small yellow stars for the tree topper)

Equipment Needed

Wax paper

Piping bag (or a small plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped)

How to Make Christmas Tree Pretzels

Set Up Your Pretzels
Lay out mini pretzel sticks on a sheet of wax paper. These will form the “trunks” of your trees.

Melt Your Chocolate
Melt green chocolate melts according to package instructions until smooth. Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag.

Build the Tree Shape
Starting at the base of the pretzel stick, pipe the chocolate back and forth in a pyramid shape, leaving a small portion at the bottom uncovered for the trunk. Make a couple of layers for a stronger tree that won’t break when picked up.

Decorate While Warm
While the chocolate is still melted and soft, add sprinkles to decorate your tree. Finish each tree with a small yellow star on top.

Let Them Set
Allow the chocolate to harden completely before moving or serving your festive pretzels.

Pro-Tips

Layer Your Chocolate: Going back and forth a few times when piping the chocolate creates stronger layers, helping your tree stay intact.

Custom Decorations: Use mini candy pearls, edible glitter, or crushed candy canes to mix up your holiday designs.

Gift-Ready: These make adorable edible gifts when packaged in small cellophane bags with a festive ribbon.

Serving Ideas

Pair with hot cocoa for a cozy winter snack

Arrange on a holiday dessert platter with cookies and chocolates

Add wrapped pretzels to stockings as a homemade festive treat

What to Serve With

Hot Cocoa or Warm Apple Cider
Pair your festive pretzels with a cozy cup of cocoa or apple cider for the ultimate holiday treat.

Other Holiday Snacks
Create a holiday dessert platter with cookies, fudge, or your favorite no-bake treats for a sweet and colorful spread.

Fruit or Cheese Platters
Balance the sweetness with a fresh fruit or cheese board—perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.

Fun Party Additions
Serve alongside candy cane sticks, reindeer rice krispie treats, or mini gingerbread houses for an extra festive touch.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the trees a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Just make sure they’re fully set before stacking or packaging.

Can I use white chocolate or other colors instead of green?

Absolutely! White chocolate or colored melts work just as well, allowing you to customize your trees to match any holiday theme.

How do I keep the pretzels from breaking when picking up the trees?

The key is layering the chocolate. Pipe back and forth a couple of times to build up layers, which creates a stronger structure that’s less likely to break.

Can I use regular-sized pretzels instead of mini pretzels?

Mini pretzels are ideal for this size and shape, but you can experiment with regular pretzels. You may need more chocolate and slightly adjust the pyramid shape.

Can I add extra decorations?

Yes! Sprinkles, candy pearls, crushed candy canes, or edible glitter all work beautifully while the chocolate is still warm.

Storing

Room Temperature: Store your pretzel trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days. Make sure the chocolate is fully set before stacking to prevent sticking.

Avoid Refrigeration: Refrigerating can cause the chocolate to sweat and lose its smooth finish.

Freezing: These treats are not ideal for freezing, as the chocolate may crack when thawed. It’s best to enjoy them fresh for maximum flavor and presentation.

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Serving Size

Roughly 15–22 Christmas Tree Pretzels, depending on how thick you pipe the layers.