Strawberry Christmas Trees

5 from 25 votes

These whimsical strawberry Christmas trees are enchanting little treats and are full of sweetness and fun.

Prep Time45

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Christmas Trees Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 115kcal

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.

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.

This recipe is adapted from Lovely Little Kitchen.