Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
These festive, no-bake Christmas trees combine the creamy richness of peanut butter with smooth chocolate coating and cheerful sprinkles. They’re easy, fun, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for gift boxes, dessert trays, or holiday family projects.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Reese’s peanut butter cups about 24, unwrapped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Skippy or natural
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- fine sea salt pinch
- 8 oz green candy melts or almond bark Wilton brand works great
- 1 tbsp coconut oil optional, for smoother coating
- festive sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or edible stars for garnish
Instructions
- Unwrap all Reese’s cups and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix until pliable but not sticky.
- Press mixture into a 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Freeze for 5 minutes to firm up. Repeat for three sizes if stacking.
- Remove stars, gently peel from the cutter, and stack them using a dab of peanut butter mix as glue.
- Place stacked trees back on parchment and chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt candy melts and coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Hold each tree and dip into the melted candy. Let excess drip off and return to parchment.
- Immediately garnish with sprinkles, M&Ms, or stars. Chill for 10–15 minutes to firm coating.
- Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with different candy melts or add a touch of peppermint or Irish cream to mix things up. These store beautifully in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal
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