# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate
01 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
→ Decorations
02 - 2 tablespoons colored sprinkles
03 - 2 tablespoons mini sugar pearls or edible stars
04 - 12 pretzel sticks for tree trunks
→ Optional
05 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil for glossier chocolate
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the chocolate and coconut oil, if using, in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
03 - Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner for piping.
04 - Place pretzel sticks spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to serve as tree trunks.
05 - Pipe zigzag lines of chocolate over each pretzel stick forming a triangular shape resembling a Christmas tree.
06 - Sprinkle colored sprinkles and sugar pearls immediately over the wet chocolate.
07 - Allow the trees to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
08 - Carefully peel the trees off the parchment paper and serve or package as gifts.
