Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
If you’re in search of a delightful holiday treat that combines fun and flavor, these Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees are a must-try! Picture creamy peanut butter blended with crunchy graham cracker crumbs and dipped in rich chocolate. These festive morsels make for a perfect family activity, allowing kids to help with both the making and decorating process. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply craving something sweet, these adorable trees are sure to spread joy and festive cheer. Enjoy them as a delightful dessert centerpiece or gift them to loved ones for an extra special touch this season!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs, mixing until thick enough to mold.
- Roll out the mixture between parchment paper to about 1/2-inch thickness and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut out tree shapes using a cookie cutter and freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil in short intervals until smooth.
- Dip each frozen tree into the melted chocolate, tapping off excess before placing them back on parchment paper.
- Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet and allow to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg