December 24, 2023
Review RecipeStrawberry Christmas Trees
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Table of Contents
- Strawberry Christmas Trees Ingredients
- Substitutions And Additions
- How To Make This Strawberry Christmas Tree Recipe
- How To Serve Strawberry Christmas Trees
- When To Serve These Christmas Tree Strawberries
- Storage Tips for Strawberry Trees
- Why We Love This Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Recipes You’ll Love
- JUMP TO RECIPE
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These strawberry Christmas trees will make you think of snowy winter days. Juicy strawberries are covered with a sweet candy coating for these adorable treats that are perfect for gifting and serving to friends and family this holiday season.
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Strawberry Christmas Trees Ingredients
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The cute edible trees sit on top of crunchy oatmeal cookies.
These festive strawberries are coated with green candy, decorated with sprinkles, and topped with a star.
You’ll need:
- 2 pounds of fresh strawberries (18 large strawberries plus extra just in case)
- 2 (12-ounce) packages of dark green candy melts
- 1 package of frosted oatmeal cookies (you’ll need 18 cookies)
- ¼ cup of multi-colored nonpareils
- 18 yellow star candies
Substitutions And Additions
COOKIES: Any cookie would work for the base of these adorable little Christmas trees. Pick gingersnaps, sugar cookies or Oreo cookies. Any cookie that you enjoy is a contender.
CANDY MELTS: Of course, green is the traditional color for these trees, but there is no reason to limit yourself.
You could also make snow-covered trees by using white chocolate melts.
Get wild and crazy, and use your imagination to pick any color you’d like for the candy melts.
You’ll find candy melts in the baking aisle at your grocery store. You can also find them in the baking supplies department of your local craft store.
MULTI-COLORED NONPAREILS: Get creative with your decorations by using different types of sugar sprinkles or edible glitter to achieve a festive look.
You can also consider crushed peppermint candies for a hint of minty freshness.
YELLOW STAR CANDIES: If you can’t find yellow star candies, you can use any other small, colorful candies or edible decorations to top your strawberry trees.
Miniature gumdrops, edible gold stars, or even tiny chocolate chips can add a playful touch.
FRESH STRAWBERRIES: While strawberries are the star of this recipe, you can explore other fruits for a unique twist.
Raspberries or blackberries can provide a different berry flavor, and pineapple chunks can offer a tropical flair.
Just be mindful of any variations in fruit size and adjust the amount of candy coating accordingly.
How To Make This Strawberry Christmas Tree Recipe
We’ll show you how easy it is to craft these fun treats for your next Christmas party with our step-by-step instructions.
STEP ONE: Rinse the strawberries and gently pat them dry.
Make a clean slice from the base of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a base for the bottom of the tree.
STEP TWO: Place the candy melts in the top pan of a double boiler. Heat over simmering water, stirring frequently, until the candy melts are smooth.
Remove from over the simmering water. Dry the bottom of the pan with a dishtowel.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Candy melts can be heated in the microwave as well. Heat in a microwave-safe small bowl in 15 to 30-second intervals, stirring well between.
Do not overheat, or they will seize up.
You can add a few drops of vegetable oil to the candy melts to help thin them out to the desired consistency.
It is critical that no water gets into the candy melts – they will seize up, and you will have to start over with a new package of candy melts.
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STEP THREE: Use a toothpick or fork to dip the strawberry into the candy melt mixture. Tap off the excess candy from the strawberry.
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STEP FOUR: Use a second fork to lift the strawberry from the dipping tool and onto the center of a cookie.
You can also place a small amount of the melted candy onto the center of the cookie before setting the cut side of the strawberry down.
PRO TIP:
We found it easiest to use a fork for dipping and transferring to the cookie base. The strawberries slipped off the toothpick too easily.
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STEP FIVE: Sprinkle nonpareils over the dipped strawberry tree and place a candy star on top of the tree before the candy hardens.
Place the completed Christmas trees on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper while they harden.
PRO TIP:
Candy melts firm up quickly after coating the strawberries, especially if the strawberries are cold. Add the candy sprinkles and tree topper fast.
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STEP SIX: Reheat the candy melts as needed to keep the mixture dippable.
How To Serve Strawberry Christmas Trees
Serve these strawberry Christmas trees at any winter party or just with your friends. They taste amazing whenever and wherever you eat them.
These cute strawberry Christmas trees would be perfect on any holiday table.
These would be a great activity to make with the kids during the day on Christmas Eve, ready to gobble up while they hang their stockings or leave for Santa as a treat.
Serve each tree on an individual dessert plate with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce for added decadence.
Pair these strawberry trees with a spread of pastries, yogurt parfaits, and a hot chocolate bar for a festive holiday brunch.
As a delightful post-dinner treat, serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar
However you serve them, add extra magic by placing them on a platter with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
We can help you out with lots of confections for the Christmas season. Try our snowman truffles and our snowball cookies for more favorite sweet treats.
When To Serve These Christmas Tree Strawberries
HOLIDAY PARTIES: These strawberry trees are perfect for festive events and gatherings as you celebrate the season.
CHRISTMAS EVE OR CHRISTMAS DAY: Treat your loved ones to a plate of these strawberry Christmas trees on the big day.
EDIBLE GIFTS: Package them in festive boxes or bags and give them to friends, neighbors, or coworkers as a sweet and thoughtful holiday present.
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Storage Tips for Strawberry Trees
This cute and delightful treat should be eaten the same day for best results, preferably within a few hours.
Unfortunately, dipped strawberries do not keep well.
If the strawberries are not fully coated in candy, the strawberry juice will eventually seep down into the cookie, making it soggy.
Why We Love This Recipe
KID-FRIENDLY: Children love creating and decorating these strawberry trees.
VISUAL APPEAL: Their vibrant green candy coating, colorful decorations, and whimsical appearance make them a great centerpiece at any holiday gathering.
EASY TO MAKE: The step-by-step instructions and simple techniques ensure that anyone can create these charming treats, making them a family-friendly project.
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Our strawberry Christmas trees will be sure to make your festivities brighter and more magical. Fresh strawberries wrapped in a smooth candy coating, covered with colorful sprinkles and little stars, and placed on top of a cookie make these treats full of holiday fun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most round cookies would be an excellent choice for the base of these festive little Christmas trees.
It is a good idea to eat these strawberry Christmas trees right away. The strawberries will eventually make the cookie base soggy.
You can reheat the melted candy melts as needed while you are working so it is liquid enough to dip your strawberries.
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Strawberry Christmas Trees
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, 18 large strawberries plus extra just in case
- 24 ounces dark green candy melts (two 12-ounce packages)
- 1 frosted oatmeal cookies, need 18 cookies
- ¼ cup multi-colored nonpareils
- 18 yellow star candies
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries and gently pat them dry. Make a clean slice from the base of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a base for the bottom of the strawberry “tree.”
- Place candy melts in the top pan of a double boiler. Heat over simmering water, stirring frequently, until the candy melts are smooth. Remove from over the simmering water. Dry the bottom of the pan with a dishtowel.
- Use a toothpick or fork to dip the strawberry into the candy melt mixture. Tap off the excess candy from the strawberry.
- Use a second fork to lift the strawberry from the dipping tool and onto the center of a cookie. You can also place a small dollop of the melted candy onto the center of the cookie before setting the strawberry down.
- Sprinkle nonpareils over the dipped strawberry and place a star on top before the candy hardens.
- Reheat candy melts as needed to keep the mixture dippable.
Notes
- Candy melts can be heated in the microwave as well. Heat in a microwave-safe bowl in 15 to 30 second intervals, stirring well between. Do not overheat, or they will seize up.
- You can add a few drops of vegetable oil to the candy melts to help thin them out to the desired consistency.
- It is critical that no water gets into the candy melts – they will seize up, and you will have to start over with a new package of candy melts.
- We found it easiest to use a fork for dipping and transferring to the cookie base. The strawberries slipped off the toothpick too easily.
- Candy melts firm up quickly after coating the strawberries (especially if the strawberries are cold). Add the candy sprinkles and tree topper fast.
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Comments
Gloria says
These are the cutest!!!!!
Neil HARDMAN says
Very good recipe everything turned out great
Gabriela says
Would you make these Strawberry Christmas Trees with kids?
-This seems like a great treat to make with kids.
Joy says
Recipe looks delicious. I have dipped strawberries in chocolate but these are so cute for the season
Bea Friend says
I would love to make these with my granddaughters!
Pamela Sheppard says
I think trying this with nilla wafer cookie would be a great option!
Nettie Moore says
I would love these with a ginger cookie base!
YUM!
Nettie
Melissa Shank says
These are so cute, would be fun to make with the grandkids, Also I would probably use either Gingerbread or sugar cookies underneath them….There are so many possibilities.
Phyllis says
So exciting to make with Grandson. Love the dark green color. Red and green ornaments and purple touches!
Saved recipe for other Holidays too! 😃 😊
Cathy says
These would be wonderful on top of a shortbread cookie (like Walkers round!)
Cathy says
Or a leftover Girl Scout cookie!
Tyra ODonnell says
I would use chocolate crème Oreo’s for the double the chocolate with the strawberries. I’m going to try this. You could make this recipe with kids if they were old enough to be around hot things, able to work quickly, and not get burned.
Sara says
Great idea and so different!
Can hardly wait to try them.
Sara says
I am definitely going to make these with my granddaughter!
LYnn says
I used homemade chocolate peanut butter cookies. Very good!
Maureen says
These look like a fun treat to make with a little older kids. Not quite toddler food.with the dipping. They could sprinkle the nonpariels on and put the candy on top of the tree. I think gingersnaps would be awesome with these tree treats. Wold keep with the green melts with the trees.
Summer Black says
I would use a shortbread cookie base
Melissa B Mitchell says
These are adorable! I would use my family’s heritage shortbread cookies as a base!
Joan Hunter says
I will try the Christ-Mas trees They look great I will use the dark green melts & also Sugar cookies (frosted) in place of frosted oatmeal ones. They sound easy & enjoyable to make .
Nancy Wood says
I would try a shortbread or plain sugar cookie, with a touch of lemon juice and a half teaspoon of lemon zest in the mix.
This is a great recipe to do with young+ kids but don’t think it’s for toddlers.
Shaunda Snider says
I would use a sugar cookie base.
Maty J says
yum i made mine with shortbread cookies
Theresa Kostich says
These look like so much for our granddaughters to make. I plan on keeping everything the same but plan to use chocolate covered ritz crackers.
Bre says
These are so cute, my grandkids will love them.
I think another cookie these would work well with is snickerdoodles. I can’t wait to try them.
Terry Beddoes says
I would use an Oreo cookie base in place of the original cookie base for the Strawberry Christmas Trees.
AZS says
I would try these on cupcakes too! Or make them pink for valentines day!
Nina says
A fun and easy baking activity to make and create new memories with kids. Thanks
Helene says
Would love to make these with the kids.
Shelly Bustillo says
I can’t wait to make these with my grandson! He just got here to have Christmas vacation with us and I have been looking for something to make with him that is fun and Christmasy! Thank you!
Bonnie says
These look so easy to do with my grandchildren. I think that a variety of cookie bases would make this treat enjoyable for all. Use your friends and family’s favorite cookie for a unique treat for gift giving.
Danielle says
I would love to do this with my girls. This would be so much fun and so stinkin’ cute!
Rejeanne says
What a fun idea to make with the kids! I can’t wait to make these just as they are.