Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
Delightful tree-shaped treats combining creamy peanut butter and silky chocolate, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Opt for natural peanut butter for a wholesome flavor.
- 2 cups Powdered sugar Sugar alternative can be used for a healthier option.
- 2 cups Chocolate Semi-sweet chocolate chips; dark or white chocolate can be used for variation.
- as needed Sprinkles or crushed candy canes Optional decorations for added charm.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Stir until completely blended. If the mixture feels too dry, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for sweetness and moisture.
- Chill the peanut butter mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
- Shape the mixture into tree shapes using cookie cutters or mold them by hand.
- Melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, carefully heating it in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Dip the formed trees into the melted chocolate, ensuring each one is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-coated trees on parchment paper and sprinkle with decorative toppings before the chocolate hardens.
- Allow them to set at room temperature or in the fridge until firm.
Notes
Embrace the imperfections of your molded trees; each unique shape tells a story of love and creativity.