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Strawberry Christmas Trees Recipe

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Delight your holiday gatherings with these charming and festive Strawberry Christmas Trees. Fresh strawberries are dipped in luscious dark green candy melts, decorated with colorful nonpareils, topped with a yellow star candy, and elegantly perched on frosted oatmeal cookies for a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat perfect for all ages.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Cookies

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries (about 18 large strawberries plus extra for safety)
  • 1 package frosted oatmeal cookies (need 18 cookies)

Candy and Decorations

  • 24 ounces dark green candy melts (two 12-ounce packages)
  • ¼ cup multi-colored nonpareils
  • 18 yellow star candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries gently under cold water and pat them dry carefully with paper towels. Slice a small portion off the base of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a flat surface for stable placement as the tree base.
  2. Melt the Candy: Set the candy melts in the upper section of a double boiler and place over simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and dry the bottom of the pan thoroughly to prevent water from dripping into the candy.
  3. Dip the Strawberries: Using a toothpick or fork, dip each strawberry into the melted candy ensuring full coverage. Gently tap off any excess candy to avoid drips and uneven coating.
  4. Place on Cookies: Optionally, place a small dollop of melted candy on the center of each oatmeal cookie to act as a glue. Then, carefully transfer the coated strawberry onto the cookie using a second fork or your fingers, positioning it upright.
  5. Decorate the Trees: Quickly sprinkle multi-colored nonpareils over the wet candy coating to mimic Christmas lights and decorations. Top each strawberry with a yellow star candy to serve as the tree topper while the coating is still soft.
  6. Set and Reheat as Needed: Allow the candy coating to harden completely at room temperature. If the candy melts begin to thicken during decorating, reheat gently using the double boiler method to maintain a smooth, dippable consistency.

Notes

  • Ensure strawberries are thoroughly dried before dipping to help the candy coating adhere properly.
  • Use a clean towel to dry the bottom of the double boiler pan to avoid water seizing the candy melts.
  • Work relatively quickly when decorating as the candy coating hardens fast at room temperature.
  • Store finished treats in a cool, dry place and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
  • You may substitute yellow star candies with small yellow sprinkles or edible glitter for variety.

Keywords: strawberry Christmas trees, holiday dessert, candy melts, festive treats, Christmas recipe

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