Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree Food

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREES

Steps:

• Set a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water on the stovetop (double boiler). Slowly melt the candy melts in the bowl, stirring occasionally. Do not allow moisture to come in contact with the candy.
• Spoon or pipe a small amount of icing onto the top of each Oreo. This will adhere the strawberry to the cookie base.
• Once candy melts are fully melted, turn the heat to low while you dip the strawberries using a toothpick inserted into the cut end.
• Shake off excess candy coating gently. Using a second toothpick inserted into the pointed end of the dipped strawberry, carefully place the strawberry on top of the icing on the Oreo.
• Decorate with sprinkles and a candy star while the candy coating is still wet. It will usually dry in about 10 minutes.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREES

Steps:

• Rinse strawberries and gently pat them dry. Make a clean slice from the base of each strawberry to remove the stem and create a base for the bottom of the strawberry "tree."
• Place candy melts in the top pan of a double boiler. Heat over simmering water, stirring frequently, until candy melts are smooth. Remove from over the simmering water. Dry the bottom of the pan with a dishtowel.
• Use a toothpick or fork to dip the strawberry into the candy melt mixture. Tap off the excess candy from the strawberry. Use a second fork to lift the strawberry from the dipping tool and onto the center of a cookie. You can also place a small dollop of the melted candy onto the center of the cookie before setting the cut side of the strawberry down.
• Sprinkle nonpareils over the dipped strawberry and place a star on top before the candy hardens.
• Reheat candy melts as needed to keep the mixture dippable.

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY CHRISTMAS TREES RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• ICING: Combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream together in a bowl. Add water by the teaspoon and whisk until the desired consistency is reached. You want it to be thick like toothpaste. TREES: Set a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water on the stovetop to make a double boiler. Slowly melt the candy melts in the bowl, stirring occasionally. Do not allow moisture to come in contact with the candy. Spoon or pipe a small amount of icing onto the top of each Oreo. This will adhere the strawberry to the cookie base. Once you have melted the chocolate, turn the heat to low and while using a toothpick inserted into the cut end of each strawberry, dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate. Shake off excess candy coating gently. Using a second toothpick inserted into the pointed end of the dipped strawberry, carefully place the strawberry on top of the icing on the Oreo. Decorate with sprinkles and a candy star while the candy coating is still wet. It will usually dry in about 10 minutes.