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Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees

Delightful holiday treats that combine creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate into beautiful tree shapes, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peanut Butter Mixture
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted and cooled Ensure butter is slightly cooled before mixing.
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Or a combination of semi and milk chocolate chips.
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips or pieces
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or pieces
  • 1 teaspoon shortening, divided in half

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a jelly roll or half sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
  4. Press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared sheet pan to about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  6. Cut out Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter and place them back in the freezer for another 30 minutes.
  7. Re-use the remaining mixture to make additional trees.
Coating
  1. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with shortening in a heatproof bowl, heating in 30-second increments.
  2. Use a fork to dip each peanut butter cutout into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
  3. Place coated trees back onto the cookie sheet to firm up.
  4. For optional flair, melt milk and white chocolate separately and drizzle over the coated trees.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month. Consider adding crushed candy canes or edible glitter for extra festivity.