REESE'S Trees
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Prep:
- 20 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Yields:
- 6 trees
Making this dessert together is actually part of the fun! Stack REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups and REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups in White Creme to make a mini Christmas tree. Kids will love helping you build and decorate these special snacks.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cool Time
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
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6toothpicks
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1 cuppowdered sugar
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2 Tbspswarm water
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powdered sugar for snow (optional)
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sprinkles or garnishes
Step-By-Step Directions
plate or tray
sharp knife
measuring cups
bowl
food storage bag
Cut mini peanut butter cups in half; set aside. Remove wrappers from remaining wrapped peanut butter cups; set aside.
For each tree, place one miniature peanut butter cup with wide side down on plate or tray to form trunk. Stack two larger white peanut butter cups on this base with wide sides down. Add miniature white peanut butter cup with wide side down and top with mini white peanut butter cup with wide side down. Finish with mini peanut butter cup half positioned with cut side down. Place toothpick through all 6 peanut butter cups to hold in position.*
Combine 1 cup powdered sugar and water in small bowl, stirring until smooth, thick and flowable. Add additional powdered sugar or water if necessary. Place frosting in heavy-duty (freezer) food storage bag. Push frosting to one corner of bag; cut off very tip of bag corner. Drizzle frosting over edges of peanut butter cups. Add desired sprinkles or garnishes. Allow to dry. Dust with additional powdered sugar for snow-like effect, if desired. Makes 6 trees.
* Remove toothpick before eating.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 6 servingsServing size 1 tree (90g)Amount per servingCalories410% Daily Value*Total Fat 20g 26%Saturated Fat 7g 35%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 5mg 2%Sodium 230mg 10%Total Carbohydrates 55g 20%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 50gIncludes 46g Added Sugar 92%Protein 7gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 93mg 8%Iron 1mg 6%Potassium 250mg 6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
