Chocolate Kinder Christmas Trees (Printable)

Festive chocolate stacks drizzled and decorated with stars and sprinkles, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# Components:

→ Chocolate Bars

01 - 24 mini Kinder chocolate bars or similar

→ Chocolate Drizzle

02 - 5.3 oz chopped dark or milk chocolate
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

→ Decorations

04 - 3 tbsp festive sprinkles or edible glitter
05 - 8 mini chocolate or candy stars

# Method:

01 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Unwrap all mini chocolate bars. For each tree, stack three bars with one whole bar at the base, a halved bar overlapped to form a triangular shape, and one additional bar on top to add height.
03 - Place the assembled stacks evenly spaced on the prepared tray.
04 - Melt chopped chocolate and optional coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave using 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
05 - Using a spoon or piping bag, generously drizzle the melted chocolate over each stack to mimic tree branches.
06 - Immediately sprinkle festive decorations and top each stack with a mini chocolate or candy star before the drizzle sets.
07 - Refrigerate the decorated stacks for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate sets firmly.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids can actually help without much supervision, which means you get festive treats and some peace and quiet.
  • They come together faster than you'd think, perfect for last-minute holiday gifts or impromptu gatherings.
  • The stacking method is so forgiving that no two trees look identical, which somehow makes them feel more handmade and special.
02 -
  • Overheating chocolate is the enemy—it becomes grainy and loses that luxurious shine, so patience with low heat is non-negotiable.
  • Room-temperature chocolate bars hold their shape better during stacking than cold ones straight from the fridge, which can be brittle and prone to cracking.
03 -
  • Chill your baking tray before starting if your kitchen is warm; this gives you extra seconds before the chocolate drizzle starts setting, which means better control and more beautiful ribbons.
  • Keep a piping bag in your drawer instead of always using a spoon—it transforms messy drizzling into something that looks intentional and refined.
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