Description
Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees are the perfect festive treat that combines sweet and salty flavors in a delightful, crunchy form. These charming holiday snacks are easy to make, making them an ideal activity for families or friends during the festive season. With a smooth peanut butter base coated in rich chocolate and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, these treats not only look beautiful but taste heavenly. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy night in, these trees will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- Sprinkles (optional) for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by covering a large countertop with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into small trees (1-2 inches tall) using hands or cookie cutters.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time.
- Dip each tree into melted chocolate until fully coated, then place back on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and any additional toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg