Santa, reindeer, presents, and, of course, the iconic Christmas tree are all associated with this holiday. But here, the focus is on the best Christmas tree recipes for the season. So, if you love Christmas and everything this magic time is about, you will love these Christmas tree-inspired delights. Choose from savory options like tree-themed focaccia or Caprese tree-themed salad or sweet ones like Christmas tree cupcakes or sugar cookies.
Antipasto Christmas Tree
It’s never too early to start planning recipes for your Christmas dinner and festive appetizers during the holiday season (or even just before!) This antipasto tree is an Italian take on an antipasto platter, boasting tomatoes, little cheese balls, green olives, and more. It’s worth making several of these because, as well as being a delicious appetizer, it makes a gorgeous and edible table centerpiece.
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3D Gingerbread Tree Cookies
3D gingerbread tree cookies are easy to make and they’re impressive to look at. After all, how many Christmas tree cookies come in 3D form! They’re full of warm, earthy spices and they’re soft in the middle and a little crisp at the edges, like all the best gingerbread should be! Ideal for the cooler months but delicious anytime, gingerbread Christmas tree cookies are one of the cutest festive treats you can make. They also make a lovely edible Christmas table centerpiece, too.
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Jumbo Christmas Tree Fruit Sugar Cookie
You can make more things than just sugar cookies with sugar cookie dough, you know. Take this jumbo Christmas tree fruit sugar cookie pizza for example. The sugar cookie crust is topped with sweet frosting and then the Christmas tree cookie is topped with a selection of colourful fresh fruit of your choice. This fruit pizza is always a holiday hit for the whole family.
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Homemade Christmas Tree Pop Tarts
Just look at these homemade Christmas tree pop tarts. Doesn’t this copycat version of the traditional pop tart look amazing? Pop tarts lovers everywhere will want to try their hand at this Christmas tree pastry recipe with the cute and colourful frosting on top of these Christmas tree snacks. These holiday themed hand pies are such a cute treat!
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Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
It’s never too early to think about new recipes for Christmas or an impressive centerpiece for the occasion. A homemade pesto puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer is definitely worth considering. This puff pastry recipe is in the shape of a Christmas tree, so it’s definitely a fitting, festive choice. These puff pastry tree appys are a delicious recipe for the holiday season and easy to make with store-bought puff pastry.
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Ferrero Rocher Christmas Tree
Fans of Ferrero Rocher will be excited to receive a homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas tree. And you will love this step-by-step guide showing you how to make this stunning hand crafted centerpiece. This is such a fun way to give the gift of chocolate!
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3D Stacked Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
This fun recipe for 3D stacked Christmas tree sugar cookies is a great project for Christmas time when you’re in a baking mood. The tree shapes are made of sugar cookie dough and feature green frosting. Star cookie cutters make the stars on top of the cookie trees stacks. Despite being so gorgeous, Christmas sugar cookies really are easy to make!
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Mint Milano Christmas Brownies
Mint Milano Christmas brownies are dense, chewy and rich. Mint brownies make a change from other flavoured brownies. As well as the typical brownie ingredients you’d expect this recipe calls for festive ingredients like mint truffle Hershey’s kisses and sprinkles in the shape of snowflakes, stars or even both.
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Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the cutest and most festive cupcakes ever! Made with chocolate cake mix and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting, these delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat.
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Christmas Tree White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
This Christmas tree white chocolate peppermint bark is so adorable for Christmas! Creamy white chocolate is topped with crushed candy canes, pretzels, green candy melts and festive holiday sprinkles to look like Christmas trees! Serve on a platter or package up as a Christmas gift. It’s easy to make and so delicious!
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Christmas Sugar Cookies
Soft, chewy homemade Christmas Sugar cookies with buttercream frosting. This is the best cut out sugar cookie recipe!
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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites are a fun and easy appetizer to serve during the holiday season. These bite-sized pizzas are perfect for parties or as a snack while watching a Christmas movie. Using puff pastry as the crust makes these pizzas light and flaky, while the toppings add a festive touch.
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Fruit Christmas Tree
When the holiday festivities roll around, it’s always fun to browse for new ideas and inspiration. This Fruit Christmas Tree is perfect for a healthy, easy-to-make, kid-friendly recipe this holiday season!
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Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
Rice Krispie Christmas Trees are a festive and fun treat perfect for the holiday season. Grab the kids because they’ll love making these easy treats with you.
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Caprese Christmas Tree Salad: A Festive Appetizer
Dazzle your holiday table with this super festive Caprese Christmas tree salad — perfect for holiday gatherings, kid-friendly, and effortlessly easy to make!
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Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
Let’s make festive and unique Christmas cookies this year that will wow your friends and family! Christmas tree meringue cookies will look amazing on your cookie trays plus they are tasty and really cute.
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Christmas Tree Cherry Hand Pies
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. But, it doesn’t take long before I get overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle that the holiday season embraces. And that is why I love recipes like these little Christmas Tree Cherry Hand Pies. It’s what I like to call a semi-homemade creation.
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Easy Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe
An easy Christmas Tree Appetizer filled with spinach dip to make for your holiday party. This recipe is simple yet festive and will surely please a crowd!
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Christmas Tree Cake Cheeseball
This Christmas Tree Cake Cheeseball is a festive holiday treat with creamy cheesecake dip filled with Christmas Tree Cake pieces.
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Festive Christmas Focaccia
This festive Christmas Focaccia bread is made with fresh rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and an easy focaccia dough. It’s ready in under 3 hours and will impress your guests this holiday season with this Christmas tree design on your focaccia!
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Chocolate Christmas Tree Edible Piñata
These Chocolate Christmas Tree Edible Piñatas are so much fun!…and delicious!
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Christmas Tree Cheese Board
Looking for easy Holiday appetizer ideas? What about making Christmas tree cheese board? This fun Christmas appetizer is ready in no time and it’s so easy that kids can do it!
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Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies
These Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies are flavored with matcha powder which makes them green without the use of food coloring!
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Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread Recipe | Holiday Christmas Bread
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is easy to make, beautiful, and a delicious recipe that will be a total crowd-pleaser at your holiday dinner table.
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