Do These Taste Like Reese’s Peanut Butter Trees?

Yes! The flavor profile is nearly identical—maybe even better. The homemade filling is rich and smooth, and the thick chocolate shell gives you that iconic snap. Plus, you control the quality of ingredients.

How Long Can You Store Them?

When stored in an airtight container: -Room temp: 3–5 days -Fridge: Up to 2 weeks -Freezer: Up to 1 month Freeze if making ahead and thaw 30 minutes before serving.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Peanut Butter Trees?

Absolutely. Freezing is a big part of the prep and also great for storage. Just ensure they’re separated with parchment or wax paper and stored in a sturdy, sealed container.

How Can I Make These Vegan or Allergy-Friendly?

To make them vegan: -Use plant-based butter -Choose vegan chocolate melts (look for dairy-free on the label) For nut allergies, swap the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Just note the texture and taste will vary slightly.

What’s the Best Peanut Butter for This Recipe?

Stick with commercial creamy peanut butter (like Skippy or Jif). Natural peanut butters often separate and can lead to oily or crumbly dough.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees

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These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees combine a soft, sweet peanut butter filling with a rich chocolate shell. Inspired by Reese’s holiday treats, they’re festive, freezer-friendly, and perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including freezing)
Yield: 18–24 trees (depending on size) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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

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Instructions

In a stand mixer, blend softened butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
Add salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar gradually on low speed. Mix on high for 30 seconds until a dough forms.
Roll dough between two parchment sheets to 1/4–1/2 inch thick. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Remove the top parchment and cut tree shapes using a cookie cutter. Place trees on parchment-lined sheet.
Repeat the process with leftover dough, then freeze the shaped trees for another 30 minutes until nearly frozen.
Melt chocolate in the microwave (1 minute, stir, then 30 seconds, stir again until smooth).
Dip 2–3 trees at a time into melted chocolate. Use a fork to lift and tap off excess chocolate. Place on parchment to set.
Optional: Drizzle extra melted chocolate over trees for decoration.
Let the chocolate harden fully. Store in an airtight container with parchment layers.

Notes

Use commercial creamy peanut butter for best consistency.
Work in batches during dipping to prevent trees from softening.
Freeze between steps to keep tree shapes firm.
Decorate with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or sea salt for a festive touch.
Store in fridge for 2 weeks or freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tree
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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