Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Pretzel rods or thick pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Green candy melts (vanilla flavored)
- 1/4 cup White chocolate chips (for snowy accents)
- Assorted small nonpareil sprinkles (for ornaments)
- 12 Yellow star-shaped sprinkles or candies (for the topper)
- Parchment paper (cut to fit your air fryer basket)
Instructions
- Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit exactly inside your air fryer basket. Ensure the paper does not blow up into the heating element by trimming it slightly smaller than the base. Place your pretzel rods on the parchment paper, leaving at least two inches of space between each one to allow room for the “branches” of the tree.
- Place 2-3 green candy melts in a small pile near the top third of each pretzel rod. Slide the basket into the air fryer and set it to 300°F (150°C) for 2 to 3 minutes. Watch closely through the window or check after 2 minutes; the candy melts should look shiny and soft but still hold their circular shape. Once softened, remove the basket and use a toothpick or a small spoon to “drag” the melted candy outward from the pretzel center to create the triangular shape of a Christmas tree.
- While the candy is still wet, immediately press a yellow star sprinkle onto the top of each tree. Shake your colorful nonpareils over the green sections to act as holiday lights and ornaments. If you want a “snowy” look, lightly drizzle a tiny amount of melted white chocolate across the branches. Allow the treats to sit in the basket (or carefully slide the parchment onto a counter) for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is completely firm and set.
- Cook Time: 18 minutes