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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees

December 10, 2014

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree in front of a serving tray of more trees.

Little Boy #1 found this cute little Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree project in his Clubhouse magazine this month.  He begged to make them, and even though I knew I would be cleaning ground up sprinkles out of the my kitchen tile grout until next Christmas, I gave in because, well… it’s CHRISTMAS!  #embracethemess #justhisonce

A strawberry on a toothpick being dipped into the melted candy melts.

But really this was super fun to do with the boys and really didn’t get too out of control.  I helped them each make a few trees one at a time, and I let them pick which color sprinkles and star they wanted to decorate with.

A strawberry on a toothpick covered with the candy coating.

The little stars on top are from a local specialty candy store, and they really complete the look of the tree.  I think you could find something similar in the baking supply section of a hobby store as well.

If you are not able to find them nearby, you can order them on Amazon.  I only used the white ones for my trees, but the boys liked the colorful ones.

A candy coated strawberry on a toothpick being placed on an Oreo covered with icing, with completed Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees in the background.

Toothpicks are a helpful tool when you are dipping and handling the strawberries before the candy coating has set.  You’ll notice that I used a white icing on top of the Oreo to adhere the tree to it’s base.

You can simplify this step by just opening the Oreo and setting the tree on the frosting already inside.  I had trouble separating the Oreos in a way that left all the frosting intact.  Guess I didn’t have enough practice as a kid?

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree in front of a serving tray of more trees.

I would also recommend not planning on keeping these cute little guys around before eating them for more than a day.  Because of the moisture in the strawberry, things can get a little soggy.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree in front of a serving tray of more trees.

Take a peek and see how easy they are to make!

Another fun and easy idea to make with the kiddos is these Cinnamon-Sugar Snowflakes from my friend Jackie over at Happy Hooligans.  Check them out!

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees

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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dark green candy melts (found at Amazon, Hobby Lobby or Michael’s)
  • 1 pound of strawberries, stems removed
  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • White Icing
  • Sprinkles
  • Candy Stars (order them from Amazon)

Icing

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Add water by the teaspoon and whisk until the desired consistency is reached. You want it to be thick like toothpaste.

Instructions

  1. Set a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water on the stovetop (double boiler). Slowly melt the candy melts in the bowl, stirring occasionally. Do not allow moisture to come in contact with the candy.
  2. Spoon or pipe a small amount of icing onto the top of each Oreo. This will adhere the strawberry to the cookie base.
  3. Once candy melts are fully melted, turn the heat to low while you dip the strawberries using a toothpick inserted into the cut end.
  4. Shake off excess candy coating gently. Using a second toothpick inserted into the pointed end of the dipped strawberry, carefully place the strawberry on top of the icing on the Oreo.
  5. Decorate with sprinkles and a candy star while the candy coating is still wet. It will usually dry in about 10 minutes.

Notes

Adapted and inspired by Clubhouse magazine December 2014

Disclaimer: the links in this post for the candy melts and candy stars are Amazon affiliate links.

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Comments

  1. Katya @ Little Broken says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:58 am

    These are definitely one of the cutest christmas projects I’ve seen! My 6 year old would be all over this 🙂

    Reply
  2. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Sweet, simple, and adorable! It’s so great to get those guys into the kitchen when they’re young. I have great big ones now that love to cook as a result. Good job, Mom 🙂

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    This is a precious idea. I think I could make these. I’d love it if you shared these at Holiday Best with Tumbleweed Contessa.

    Linda
    http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/holidaybest/

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      December 12, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      I think i can make these too they look delicious and adorable .

      Reply
  4. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Oh my god these are seriously SO adorable! And a really awesome flavor combo! Pinned!

    Reply
  5. Nano in Sylmar says

    December 13, 2014 at 8:15 am

    These little Christmas trees are adorable. I read the “Directions” and where it says, Once you have melted the chocolates. . . . I don’t see chocolate in the Ingredients. Are the “dark green candy melts” chocolate?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Thank you for pointing that out, I’ve fixed it in the recipe. I keep thinking of the candy melts as a “colored white chocolate” but I can see how this is confusing.

      Reply
    • Maria says

      November 2, 2015 at 11:00 am

      They are not chocolate, no cocoa, but they do contain milk.

      Reply
  6. Vicky says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    so is the candy melts cooking chocolate? If so how do you get green chocolate?

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    • Julie says

      December 17, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Vicky, it tastes like a white chocolate, but they come already colored. Here’s a link to the kind I used. I’ve seen them at hobby stores, craft stores, and even Walmart. Very handy because adding food coloring to white chocolate will cause it to seize up, which is no fun! Hope that helps!
      http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E310BA7-475A-BAC0-56A52187494C6999&killnav=1

      Reply
      • Lynn Hodgson says

        October 25, 2015 at 12:07 pm

        You can buy them in all kinds of colours at our Bulk Barn stores.

        Reply
      • Maria says

        November 2, 2015 at 10:58 am

        You can color white chocolate if you use an OIL based color. Any moisture added will cause it to seize so regular food coloring, icing coloring, etc will not work. If you can find powdered coloring that can also work. If you do happen to seize up your chocolate you can usually add a small amount of vegetable oil to it to smooth it out.

        Reply
  7. Chrystal says

    December 26, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Such a great idea. I have pinned this for next year. My boys would love to make these!

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    • Julie says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks Chrystal, they were so fun to make!

      Reply
  8. Iris says

    September 8, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Going to make these for family and friends

    Reply
  9. CHARLEEN WARREN says

    September 8, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    I tried to subscribe to you recipes but couldn’t go thru

    Reply
  10. Marnan Whaley says

    September 8, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I love this and would love to do this with my two granddaughters but I’m wondering how hard it’s gonna be to find strawberries at that time of the year. I live in Maryland

    Reply
    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      We are able to find strawberries in the grocery store year round here in Arizona, but I will admit they are sweeter in the summer.

      Reply
  11. Christine says

    September 9, 2015 at 7:28 am

    These little trees are so cute! I’m always looking for something new and different to bring to family events, my family is HUGR. Just a hint, the disc to melt to dip them in tastrd far better at the cake decorating or candy making stores then the Wilton’s that you can get at Walmart. Cake and candy stores also carry a large array of candy decorations so you may be able to find the stars and the sprinkles there at well
    Also thought if a regular Oreos a bit much for you, they just came out with the Oreo thins, just putting in my two cents in, these are great!

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    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Great tips, thanks Christine!

      Reply
  12. Margaret Hopkins says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:44 am

    What kind of heavy cream (brand) did you use?

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    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      Margaret, I can’t remember which brand of heavy cream I used, but I usually just buy whatever is on sale.

      Reply
  13. Mary Law says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I’m excited!

    Reply
  14. Ann says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Can these be frozen? Thank you!

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    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      No I would not recommend freezing them. Once the strawberry stem is cut, it will start to become juicy and I think it would be a bit messy if you didn’t eat them the same day.

      Reply
  15. cherie says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    could you make these like day before and still be good to eat not soggy? i wanted to do this with our seniors before our Christmas party so meeting to make day ahead

    Reply
    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      I haven’t tried making them ahead of time so I’m not sure about that. I think the icing under the tree might get a little juicy from the cut strawberry. Hope this is helpful!

      Reply
      • Barb Feinsinger says

        October 26, 2015 at 2:44 pm

        I think if you wanted to make ahead of time, you might just dip the strawberries and add the sprinkles and star. Then leave them in the fridge and if they get juicy, you can dry them off and then on the next day, put them on the iced cookie.

        Reply
  16. Linda Albaugh says

    September 9, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    So is the icing used just at the base to hold the toothpicks, Do I really need it?

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    • Julie says

      September 9, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      The toothpicks are just used to dip the strawberries in the candy coating. Once the strawberry is placed on the iced cookie, you will take the toothpick out and place the star on top. So the icing is just to give the strawberry something to stick to on the cookie, and sort of gives the appearance of snow.

      Reply
  17. Christy says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:37 am

    These would be adorable at Halloween time too as little Witch hats!!

    Reply
  18. SheriM says

    October 24, 2015 at 2:31 am

    I love the quick recipes you have..

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 24, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Thank you Sheri!

      Reply
  19. EULA MATTHEWS says

    October 24, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    always like finding new, clever and easy recipes!
    thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 24, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you, so glad you found me!

      Reply
  20. Christina Enloe says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Can you use frosting instead of chocolate? I would love to make these with my grandkids, but I have one who has a severe aleragy to milk. So he can not have chocolate.

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    • Julie says

      October 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      Hi Christina, you could definitely try frosting. It might not be as smooth as chocolate, but then again, real Christmas trees really aren’t very smooth either :0)

      Reply
  21. Rita Torfs says

    October 24, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    In Europe, the strawberries have no taste at all in december, and are very priced but I tried to replace them with shaped marshmellows, that works great too !

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 24, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Great idea, Rita!

      Reply
    • Constance says

      December 9, 2017 at 11:01 am

      I like this idea but how is this done or can you purchase them and if so where?

      Reply
  22. Scott Fraser says

    October 24, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    This looks good to eat and is there any chance of getting a Santa Claus in made of fruits???

    Reply
  23. Loretta says

    October 25, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Great ideas. Please put me on your email list. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 25, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Thanks – I’ve added you.

      Reply
      • Pat Grider says

        October 30, 2015 at 1:29 pm

        I just want to know if I make them the day before my luncheon how do I
        store them overnite?

        Reply
  24. Linda Dickson says

    October 25, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Love these ideas

    Reply
  25. Barb Feinsinger says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Darling idea.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 27, 2015 at 5:20 am

      Thank you Barb!

      Reply
  26. Velma Johnson says

    October 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    So cute. Can’t wait to make them

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 27, 2015 at 5:20 am

      Thanks Velma!

      Reply
  27. Ruth says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Would love to see photos and instructions on how to make Halloween hats rather than the very cute Christmas trees that I will definitely try at Christmas!
    Thanks do much!

    Reply
  28. Linda M. says

    October 27, 2015 at 8:05 am

    what would you do for thanksgiving ?
    Love the Christmas trees

    Reply
  29. Steph @MisplacedBrit says

    October 28, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    VERY CUTE!!
    You’ve done such a beautiful job with these 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 28, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      Sweet of you to say so, Steph. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  30. Bettie says

    October 31, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I am in total awe of your creativeness and the beauty we can enjoy with others!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 1, 2015 at 8:57 am

      Thank you so much Bettie!

      Reply
  31. Maria says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I think these are really cute however you really need to change the name of them from “chocolate” covered to candy coated since the candy melts are NOT chocolate. Only the the light cocoa, dark cocoa and cocoa mint have any actual cocoa powder in them. The candy melts do contain milk for anyone with allergies. But again they are not chocolate!

    Reply
    • Nirvana Farrag says

      November 2, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Hi Julie… I really love the idea that they are so easy to make . I am sure my daughter and I will enjoy making them for Christmas .
      Please add me to your email list

      Reply
  32. Mathilde Sd says

    November 15, 2015 at 2:12 am

    This recipe is great !
    But, I live in France (Paris) and we do not have the same stores ,plus, I can’t order it on amazon. Have you any idea of what I can remplace that specific “dark green candy melts” ?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 15, 2015 at 5:55 am

      Hello there! I have heard (but have not tried) that you can color regular white chocolate with food coloring as long as it is oil based. Or, if you could find some green sanding sugar, you could dip them in chocolate and then dust them in the green sugar. Hope this is helpful. Prayers for your beautiful city!

      Reply
  33. Jennie says

    November 22, 2015 at 5:20 am

    Do these need to be refrigerated if I want to make the the night before?

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 22, 2015 at 5:45 am

      Hi Jennie – Yes, I think I would keep them refrigerated. Just a heads up, the strawberries (once cut and in contact with the sugar in the icing) will get a little juicy after a little while. We have only made these to enjoy on the same day, so I’m not sure how far in advance you can make them.

      Reply
  34. Maria R. says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! What kind of sprinkles did you use? The sugar pearl sprinkles I use are usually large, and don’t vary in size. I like the way yours are small and big.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 4, 2015 at 7:35 am

      I just mixed two different sizes of white nonpareils I had in the pantry. It was just a happy accident, but I like they way it turned out! I usually find they have a good selection of sprinkles at craft stores, like Michaels or Hobby Lobby.

      Reply
  35. Aimee says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    These are adorable. I am going to try these with royal icing to coat the berries instead. Am also going to try a double-stuffed Oreo base.

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 11, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Good idea Aimee!

      Reply
  36. Ashley @ The Party Girl says

    December 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    These are so adorable! Such a simple idea but would never have thought if it, thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 12, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  37. Sharon says

    December 26, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    It was so fun making these together at our Christmas dinner last night. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us! We all enjoyed it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie says

      December 26, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      That’s wonderful! Thank you!

      Reply
  38. Sharon Goodwin says

    September 10, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Could you please add me to your email list…….love to do projects with my two grandchildren…….ages two and six……..also, twins will be arriving at the end of November.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  39. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    October 21, 2017 at 11:39 am

    These are so clever and cute! I love the little white stars on top 🙂

    Reply
  40. Jan Malcolm says

    October 25, 2017 at 4:20 am

    I live in Australia and have no idea what green candy is. Can you please let me know and do you know what else I can use?Jan.Jan

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 25, 2017 at 7:31 am

      Hello Jan! For this recipe I used Wilton Green Candy Melts. They are basically like white chocolate melting wafers that have already been colored. Here is a link to them so you can see what they are… https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Green-Candy-Melts-12-Ounce/dp/B0061TXSU8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1508941673&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=green+candy+melts&psc=1 I have seen some people try to use green colored frosting, but it doesn’t hold up and harden like the candy melts does. Adding coloring to plain white chocolate is tricky because it can cause it to seize up and become gritty. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  41. Wanda says

    December 8, 2017 at 5:00 am

    Do try double-stuffed oreo cookies. They are way easier to separate. I have used them for years to make my Christmas mice and they work great! Also refrigerating your creations overnight helps them stay firmer for the next day. Works for my mice!

    Reply
  42. Constance says

    December 9, 2017 at 11:05 am

    Love these little trees but has anyone used other options besides the strawberries for the trees since I would like to make these a few days ahead of time???

    Reply
  43. Christina says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:09 am

    I made these and they were very easy and so adorable! Talk about a “Pinterest Win’! I did experience the soggy Oreo after I put some leftovers in the fridge for a day, but we just ate the strawberries then! I will make these again this season!

    ★★★★★

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