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Fudge Christmas Trees

Festive Fudge Christmas Trees that Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Fudge Christmas Trees, a festive treat made with just three ingredients that will impress your holiday guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 2 cups Green Candy Melts You can use white chocolate in a pinch.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk No substitutions here.
  • 1/4 cup Creme de Menthe Liquor/Syrup Replace with peppermint extract for a different flavor.
Decoration
  • 1 cup Rainbow Nonpareils Experiment with other sprinkles if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Gold Star Sprinkles Any star-shaped decoration can be used.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • piping bag
  • Star tip
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine your green candy melts and heat them on high for about 1 minute. Then continue melting in 15-second bursts at 50% power until completely smooth.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and the creme de menthe liquor or syrup until fully blended, forming a rich mixture.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and cool while thickening, stirring every 5 minutes until it reaches a frosting-like consistency.
  4. Transfer the thickened fudge to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe tree shapes on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Decorate each tree with rainbow nonpareils and place a gold star sprinkle on top for a festive touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store Fudge Christmas Trees in an airtight container for up to two weeks, or freeze for up to two months.

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