white chocolate Christmas trees using Hershey’s chocolate
chocolate Christmas trees
Chocolate Christmas trees are so very easy to make, but look gorgeous. Use them as Christmas party favors or to top cupcakes.
How has it already been three weeks since my fabulous trip to HERSHEY’S headquarters? Sigh. I miss Hershey’s. The luxury hotel room, the spa, the royal treatment, the excitement of working with the wow-amazing crew in the HERSHEY’S test kitchens. Oh yeah, and the chocolate.
So very much chocolate. At least I have the chocolate in my kitchen.
more easy Christmas treats
You can also make mini chocolate Christmas trees with green candy melts.
how to make chocolate Christmas trees
you will need:*
- HERSHEY’S Premier White Chips
- HERSHEY-ETS Candy Coated Milk Chocolates in red and green colors
- disposable decorating bags
- scissors
- baking tray(s)
- wax or parchment paper
- lollipop sticks
*Find the disposable decorating bags and lollipop sticks (6-inch is best) in the craft store.
make your chocolate Christmas trees:
Line a baking tray or trays with wax or parchment paper.
Place ½ to ¾ cup of Hershey’s white chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 70 percent power for 1 minute, 30 seconds.
Stir and continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until the chocolate is almost melted. Then, stir, using the residual heat, to fully melt the chocolate.
Let the chocolate cool just to the touch and scrape into the disposable decorating bag. If you like, tie the top of the decorating bag with a rubber band.
Snip about 1/4-inch from the tip of the bag. Pipe a dot on the baking tray, place a lollipop stick on top, then pipe a tree on top of the stick. Don’t worry about precision! I just piped back and forth to make three rows of “branches.”
Immediately press the green and red Hershey’s candies into the chocolate. Fill the rest of the tray(s) and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
chocolate Christmas trees
Easy White chocolate Christmas trees on sticks.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Premier White Chips
- HERSHEY-ETS Candy Coated Milk Chocolates in red and green colors
- disposable decorating bags
- scissors
- baking tray(s)
- wax or parchment paper
- lollipop sticks
Instructions
Line a baking tray or trays with wax or parchment paper.
Place ½ to ¾ cup of Hershey’s white chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 70 percent power for 1 minute, 30 seconds.
Stir and continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until the chocolate is almost melted. Then, stir, using the residual heat, to fully melt the chocolate.
Let the chocolate cool just to the touch and scrape into the disposable decorating bag. If you like, tie the top of the decorating bag with a rubber band.
Snip about 1/4-inch from the tip of the bag. Pipe a dot on the baking tray, place a lollipop stick on top, then pipe a tree on top of the stick. Don't worry about precision! I just piped back and forth to make three rows of "branches."
Immediately press the green and red Hershey's candies into the chocolate. Fill the rest of the tray(s) and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 45mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
Want more chocolate?
Visit HERSHEY’S Kitchens for tons of recipes and craft ideas.
Maggie says
I love the trees – definitely going to make them! And congrats on the impending arrival of your little one!!
Lori Woltman says
These are fantastically adorable! They look elaborate & fancy, but wow! Easy! Thanks for sharing the idea!
Inez says
Love your tree idea. So much easier than using a mold!1
Denice M says
Such a Great idea!
Cheryl Mayer says
Can’t wait to make these trees, thanks!
Tricia says
A wonderful way to make Christmas treats!!! I love making treats to share!!!
Diane M says
Awesome giveaway!!!
stephanie v says
This has really helped me with an idea of how to make chocolate 🙂 its a good way to give a treat to your loved ones :))
Pat Remaly says
Hershey is the very best, no matter what you use it in. HMMMMMM GOOD!
Karen says
My daughter and I can’t wait to make these. We do goodie boxes every Christmas and this will be added to it this year.
Janey says
Love love love Hershey chocolates!! Can’t wait to make these trees! Thanks for the idea and the chance to win.
Dawn Ohl says
Thank you for sharing! I make cookie trays for Christmas for family and friends and I use Hershey’s for everything. I will be adding this to the trays this year.
Sylvia says
Love Hershey’s. Thanks for the giveaway
Bonnie says
I like this idea, I think I’ll try it for my grandkids.