Introduction

These Candy Christmas Trees are a festive and fun treat to make during the holiday season. Using simple wrapped candies, you can create charming edible decorations that are perfect for gifting or party favors.

The image shows small Christmas tree shaped chocolates wrapped in shiny green foil with a textured, layered pattern that mimics tree branches. Each tree has a bright red ribbon tied into a bow with a small white pearl in the center, placed near the upper middle part of the tree. The bottom part of each tree is wrapped in gold foil representing the tree trunk. These chocolates stand upright on a brown wooden surface and have blurred festive decorations in the background, including a figure in red and white. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

20 green individually wrapped Mini Reese’s Cups
10 individually wrapped Rolos (gold foil)
10 green Hershey’s Kisses
Small green bows (optional, for decoration)
Hot glue gun (for assembly, not edible)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your hot glue gun until it’s ready to use.
Step 2: Start by placing a small amount of hot glue on top of a Rolo candy, positioning it with the small, flat end pointing up.
Step 3: Immediately press a Mini Reese’s Cup on top of the Rolo glue, with the smaller, flat end facing up. Hold it firmly for a couple of seconds until the glue sets.
Step 4: Add a dab of glue on top of the Reese’s you just attached, then place another Mini Reese’s Cup on top, matching the orientation. Hold in place until secure.
Step 5: Put glue on top of the second Reese’s Cup, then press a green Hershey’s Kiss on top. Hold for a few seconds to set.
Step 6: For a finishing touch, place a small dab of glue on the back middle of the decorative bows and attach them where the last Reese’s and Kiss meet. Press and hold to secure.

Tips & Variations

Replace the small green bows with edible candy stars or sprinkles for a fully edible decoration.
If you prefer not to use hot glue, consider using a thick edible icing or melted chocolate as an alternative adhesive.
Experiment with different candy colors to match your holiday decor theme.

Storage

Store the assembled candy trees in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat or humidity. They can keep for up to one week. Avoid refrigerating, as condensation may affect the candy’s texture. Reheating is not recommended due to the glue used.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I eat the candy after it’s glued together?

Yes, the candies themselves are edible, but be careful to avoid the hot glue used for assembly, which is not edible.

Is there a safe edible alternative to hot glue for this project?

You can use thick melted chocolate or royal icing to stick the candies together if you want a fully edible version, though the structure might be less sturdy.