Can I use natural peanut butter?

It’s not recommended. Natural peanut butter tends to separate, making the dough greasy and harder to work with. Stick with commercial creamy peanut butter for best results.

Can I freeze them ahead of time?

Yes! Freeze the shaped peanut butter trees (before or after dipping) in an airtight container for up to 2 months. For best results, thaw in the fridge overnight.

What to do with leftover chocolate?

Don’t toss it! Use leftover melted chocolate to coat pretzels, dip strawberries, or pour into molds. You can even drizzle it over ice cream or popcorn for a quick dessert.

Can I use molds instead of shaping by hand?

Absolutely. Candy molds work great if you want perfectly uniform shapes. Simply coat the mold with melted chocolate, add peanut butter filling, and seal with more chocolate before setting.

REESE'S Christmas Tree: A No-Bake Holiday Favorite to Make

REESE’S Candy Christmas Tree

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REESE’S Candy Christmas Trees are a no-bake holiday dessert made with a soft peanut butter filling, dipped in rich chocolate, and decorated with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, holiday platters, or family fun.

Author: Catherine
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Yield: 28 trees 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup marshmallow cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (10-ounce) bag chocolate melting wafers
1/2 cup white chocolate wafers
Green gel food coloring
Assorted sprinkles

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix softened butter, creamy peanut butter, marshmallow cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the dough evenly into the pan. Freeze for 1 hour.
Remove dough from the pan and cut into 4 vertical strips. Cut each strip diagonally to create triangle shapes.
Refrigerate triangles while preparing chocolate.
Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power, stirring every 30-45 seconds until smooth.
Dip each peanut butter tree in melted chocolate using a fork, tap off excess, and place on parchment to set.
Melt white chocolate, tint with green food coloring, and drizzle over trees using a zip-top bag.
Add sprinkles immediately before chocolate sets. Let candies harden completely before serving or packaging.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate wafers for best coating results.
Only remove a few trees from the fridge at a time to prevent softening during dipping.
Freeze shaped dough up to 2 months before dipping.
Use cookie cutters for more defined tree shapes.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tree
Calories: 151
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 52mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 9mg

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