Do you love chocolate covered, peanut butter Reese’s Trees?
Then I’ve got the perfect recipe for you!
These decorative peanut butter cups are so delicious, and now you can make your own homemade peanut butter Christmas trees.
If you’d prefer the non Christmas Tree version, try this Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups recipe instead!
Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
A simple and easy no bake holiday dessert that I guarantee you will not be able to eat just one.
Also consider making my old fashioned Christmas candy, or these fun Christmas tree brownies.
Ingredients Needed
- Peanut Butter
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Powdered Sugar
- Melting Chocolate
Equipment Needed
How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Trees
Full steps on how to make these chocolate Christmas Tree desserts are listed below, this is just a quick walk through.
Step 1: Mix up the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, brown sugar and salt.
Step 2: Once combined slowly begin mixing in the powdered sugar.
Do just a little at a time, this will get harder to do the more sugar you add.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a prepared 8×8 baking dish.
Press the mixture into the pan in a smooth even layer, using the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Next you’ll need to freeze the bars.
Once firm, use the tree cookie cutter to cut out your peanut butter treats.
Then freeze again, to harden before moving onto the chocolate step.
Step 5: Next you’ll need to melt your chocolate. You can do this in the microwave, just be careful not to burn it.
I like to do 30 seconds at a time, then stir and repeat, until smooth and creamy.
Then you can begin dipping each tree, one by one, in the chocolate.
Make sure to allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
Step 6: Once the trees have been dipped, place in the fridge in a sealed container to set up.
Variations To Recipe
- Use different shaped cookie cutters to make different shaped Reese’s. A star or even a Santa could be a lot of fun too.
- Dip in white chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Add sprinkles on top to decorate your Christmas trees.
- Take your leftover melted chocolate and drizzle it over the trees to add more decoration to the top of the trees.
Storing Peanut Butter Trees
These peanut butter Christmas trees need to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
They will last for around 7-10 days in the fridge. But they go really fast at our house.
Or if you want place them in a proper container and freeze them for up to 6 months.
Then when you want one remove from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge overnight.
Or place on the counter for about an hour.
Common Questions About Making Reese’s Trees
I think they taste very similar to the famous Christmas tree dessert. If you are a love of chocolate and peanut butter I think you will enjoy these greatly.
Absolutely! Go right ahead and double or even triple the recipe if you would like. Just whip up as many of these desserts as you would like.
So the thing about natural peanut butter is it is a lot more liquidy. If you use natural you are going to adjust the powdered sugar ratio to fit the right texture. You want the peanut butter dough to be formed and easy to handle. That way it holds shape of the tree cookie cutter.
More Homemade Candy
If you like this homemade candy recipe, you’ll love these ones too:
- Whatchamacallit Recipe – I think I have come up with a pretty good homemade version of Whatchamacallit Bars that I am sure you and your family will love too!
- Homemade Snickers Candy Bar Recipe – My all time favorite candy bar definitely has to be a Snickers Candy packed with peanuts! This Homemade Snickers Candy Bar recipe is SO GOOD! Make your own at home whenever you want!
- Homemade PayDay Candy Bars Recipe – This is a super easy recipe to make, and they taste just like store bought candy bars.
Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter-melted
- 2 TBSP. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 10 –12 oz. melting chocolate or almond bark
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl mix together peanut butter, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and salt until fully combined. Then slowly a little bit at a time, mix in powdered sugar.
- Line 8 x 8 inch dish with parchment paper and press the peanut butter mixture into the dish. Smooth out the mixture with your hands or a spatula. Peanut butter layer should be around ½ inch thick.
- Place dish into the freezer until firm enough for cutting.
- Line a backing sheet with parchment paper and using a Christmas tree cookie cutter cut out trees and line them up on the tray.
- Place into freezer for about an hour until completely firm.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate, using a fork, dip each tree into the melted chocolate and cover completely. Gently tap the fork on the sides of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place chocolate dipped trees on the tray lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate has fully set.
- These are best stored in the fridge or the freezer for long term storage.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
