Candy Christmas Trees
These adorable Candy Christmas Trees are the perfect holiday treat that doubles as festive decor. They’re quick to make and even more fun to eat!
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Built with chocolate favorites like Reese’s cups, Rolos, and Hershey’s Kisses, these sweet trees will bring holiday cheer to your candy dish or Christmas cookie platter.
Looking to add more festive treats to your holiday spread? You’ll love my Winter Wonderland Cake Pops and Christmas Pretzels Dipped in Chocolate.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Kid-Friendly Project: Perfect for getting little hands involved in holiday preparations
- Quick and Easy: Takes just 15 minutes to create these festive treats
- No Baking Required: Just grab your candies and get crafting
- Versatile Design: Can be made in different color combinations for various holidays
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Candy Components:
- Green Individually Wrapped Mini Reese’s Cups – These make up the main “branches” of your tree. The green wrappers create the perfect Christmas tree look.
- Individually Wrapped Rolos – These golden-wrapped chocolates create a sturdy base for your trees.
- Green Kisses – The distinctive shape of Hershey’s Kisses makes the perfect tree topper.
Craft Supplies:
- Mini Red Bows – These tiny decorative bows add the perfect festive touch to your trees.
- Hot Glue Gun – Essential for assembling your trees. Make sure it’s plugged in and heated before starting.
- Extra Glue Sticks – Have extras on hand in case you need them.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Color Variations – Try red Reese’s cups and Kisses for a different look
- Alternative Candies – Use York Peppermint Patties or similar-sized round chocolates
- Decorative Options – Add small candy pearls or edible glitter for “ornaments.”
How to Make Candy Christmas Trees (step-by-step directions)
- Begin by heating your glue gun thoroughly.
- Apply glue to the flat end of a Rolo candy. (Photo 1)
- Attach a green mini Reese’s cup, holding until secure. (Photo 2)
- Add glue to the top of the first Reese’s cup and attach a second one. (Photos 3 & 4)
- Top with a green Kiss, securing with glue. (Photos 5 & 6)
- Finish by attaching a red bow where the Kiss meets the top Reese’s cup. (Photo 7)
Recipe Tips
- Work quickly while the glue is hot for the best adhesion
- Keep candies at room temperature for easier assembly
- Place completed trees on a flat surface while the glue sets completely
- Handle gently to maintain the wrapper integrity
Storing Tips
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Duration: Trees will stay intact for up to 1 month
- Container: Store in a covered container to prevent dust
- Temperature: Avoid warm areas that could melt the chocolate
Serving Suggestions
These candy trees make perfect companions to other holiday treats! Serve alongside my Christmas Tree Brownie Bites or Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries. They also make adorable additions to any Christmas Charcuterie Board.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! The candy wrappers protect the chocolates from the glue, making them safe to eat once disassembled.
You can make these up to a month ahead, but store them carefully to maintain their appearance.
Absolutely! Mix and match red, green, and gold wrapped candies to create your perfect holiday tree.
Make sure your glue gun is fully heated, and apply the glue generously while it’s hot.
Freezing is not recommended, as it can affect the glue’s hold and damage the wrappers.
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Candy Christmas Trees
Equipment
Ingredients
Candy Components:
- 20 Green Individually Wrapped Mini Reese's Cups These make up the main "branches" of your tree. The green wrappers create the perfect Christmas tree look.
- 10 Individually Wrapped Rolos These golden-wrapped chocolates create a sturdy base for your trees.
- 10 Green Kisses The distinctive shape of Hershey's Kisses makes the perfect tree topper.
Craft Supplies:
- Mini Red Bows These tiny decorative bows add the perfect festive touch to your trees.
- Hot Glue Gun Essential for assembling your trees. Make sure it's plugged in and heated before starting.
- Extra Glue Sticks Have extras on hand in case you need them.
Instructions
- Preheat your glue gun.Hot Glue Gun,Extra Glue Sticks
- Start by putting glue on top of a Rolo, with the small, flat end pointing up.10 Individually Wrapped Rolos
- Immediately sit a mini Reese’s on the glue, with the smaller, flat end pointing up. Hold it down until the glue is set (a couple of seconds is fine).20 Green Individually Wrapped Mini Reese's Cups
- Put glue on top of the Reese’s that you just glued to the Rolo, and put another mini Reese’s on top of it, facing the same way. Press and hold for a few seconds to set the glue.
- Put glue on top of the Reese’s you just glued and place a Kiss right on top of it. Hold it down for a few seconds.10 Green Kisses
- Put a small dab of glue on the back, middle of the bows, and place them on the crease where the last Reese’s and Kiss meet. Press and hold into place for a few seconds.Mini Red Bows
Notes
- Work quickly while the glue is hot for best adhesion
- Keep candies at room temperature for easier assembly
- Place completed trees on a flat surface while glue sets completely
- Handle gently to maintain the wrapper integrity
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