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Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees

Chocolate peanut butter Christmas trees drizzled with melted chocolate, displayed on parchment paper over a wooden board.

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees are a no-bake holiday treat inspired by Reese’s. With a rich, creamy peanut butter center and a smooth chocolate shell, they are perfect for gifting, parties, or indulging during the festive season.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 cups Ghirardelli melting chocolate

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy.
  2. Add salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar gradually. Mix on low, then whip on high to form a dough.
  3. Roll the dough between two parchment sheets to 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Transfer dough on parchment to a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove top parchment and use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
  6. Place shaped dough on another parchment-lined sheet and freeze for 30 more minutes.
  7. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  8. Dip 2–3 frozen trees at a time into melted chocolate using a fork; tap off excess.
  9. Place dipped trees on parchment paper and let chocolate firm up.
  10. Optional: Drizzle remaining melted chocolate on top for decoration.

Notes

  • Use classic peanut butter (not natural) for best texture.
  • Freeze twice to ensure easy handling and dipping.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sea salt before chocolate sets.
  • Mini cookie cutters work well for bite-sized versions.

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