Reese’s Trees Recipe

If you’re craving a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, you’re in for a real treat with this Reese’s Trees Recipe. These adorable little chocolate trees stacked with Reese’s cups are a holiday classic I always look forward to making — and sharing with friends and family! Whether you want a quick party favor or a charming dessert centerpiece, this recipe is your new go-to. Stick with me, and I’ll walk you through everything you need to know so your Reese’s Trees turn out absolutely perfect every time.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

This Reese’s Trees Recipe is delightfully simple, but each ingredient plays a key role in creating those layered, chocolate-peanut buttery trees you’ll love displaying on your table.

• Chocolate chips: Melt these carefully to act as the glue holding your Reese’s cups together—use semi-sweet for a nice balance of sweetness.
• Mini Reese’s cups: These form the base and the top layers of the tree. Using mini sizes ensures your trees have pretty proportions.
• Regular Reese’s cups: The center of the tree—and the star of the show—these provide the peanut butter punch everyone loves.
• Hershey kisses: Plopped on the very top, they make the perfect tree topper that’s both delicious and charming.
• White and green decorating icing: Essential for adding those festive touches, like garlands and stars.
• Sprinkles and gold stars: For that extra sparkle and whimsy to really bring your trees to life.
• Confectioners’ sugar (optional): A light dusting mimics snow and ups the festive factor.

Variations

One of the reasons I keep coming back to this Reese’s Trees Recipe is how easy it is to make it your own. I love trying out different decorating ideas or even swapping candies depending on what I have in the pantry.

• Nut-Free Version: I once swapped out the regular Reese’s cups for nut-free chocolate cups so my niece with allergies could enjoy them too — still yummy and festive!
• Mint Chocolate Trees: Add a few drops of peppermint extract to the melted chocolate and top with green sprinkles for a cool twist that tastes like Christmas in every bite.
• No-Bake Nutella Variation: Try spreading a thin layer of Nutella between layers instead of melted chocolate for an extra creamy texture.
• Colorful Themes: Swap out sprinkles and icing colors to match birthday parties, baby showers, or other holidays!

How to Make Reese’s Trees Recipe

Step 1: Melt and Get Your Tree Base Ready

Start by melting your chocolate chips gently—either in a microwave in 20-second bursts or over a double boiler. You want the chocolate smooth and glossy but avoid overheating which can make it grainy. The melted chocolate acts like a sticky glue for your layers, so keep it warm enough to stay fluid but not hot.

Step 2: Build Your Reese’s Trees, Layer by Layer

Here’s the fun part! Place a small dab of the melted chocolate onto the bottom of a mini Reese’s cup—you’ll want just enough to help the next piece stick. Then carefully arrange a regular-size Reese’s cup upside down on top. Add another little drop of melted chocolate, then top that with another mini Reese’s cup (also upside down). Lastly, secure a Hershey’s kiss on the very top with a dab of melted chocolate. Easy! Take your time stacking so each tree is sturdy.

Step 3: Decorate Your Trees to Perfection

Once your trees are assembled, it’s time to get creative. Pipe frosting around each tree to create garlands and sprinkle on colorful sugar or holiday-themed sprinkles. I especially love adding a little frosting dot at the top of the Hershey’s kiss to stick on a tiny gold star—it makes the trees look truly magical. If you want that snowy look, dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar right before serving.

How to Serve Reese’s Trees Recipe

Garnishes

For garnishes, I love adding a mix of green and red sprinkles for that classic Christmas look. The gold stars on top add the perfect elegant touch. Sometimes I even sprinkle edible glitter for extra sparkle if it’s a special occasion—it makes everyone’s eyes light up.

Side Dishes

These Reese’s Trees pair wonderfully with simple sides like a cup of hot cocoa or a festive fruit platter. I’ve also served them alongside soft sugar cookies for a variety of textures and flavors at holiday parties.

Creative Ways to Present

Try arranging your Reese’s Trees recipe on a large platter dusted lightly with crushed candy canes or powdered sugar “snow.” For parties, place them on small cupcake liners or tie tiny ribbons around the base to make each tree look like a mini gift—guests always love these little extras!

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

I usually keep my leftover Reese’s Trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Keeping them cool but not too cold helps keep the chocolate shiny and the peanut butter soft, which is exactly how you want them.

Freezing

If you want to make these ahead of time or freeze leftovers, wrap each tree individually in plastic wrap then place in a sealed freezer bag. They freeze well for up to a month. When thawing, just let them come to room temperature naturally—no microwave needed.

Reheating

Because these are more of a no-bake, assembled treat, I find reheating unnecessary. But if your chocolate looks dull after refrigeration, leaving them out at room temp for 10–15 minutes refreshes their shine and texture nicely.

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Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how this Reese’s Trees Recipe brings out that cozy holiday spirit with minimal effort. The way the chocolate and peanut butter flavors marry, along with the festive decorations, makes it an instant crowd-pleaser every time I serve it. If you want a quick, fun, and irresistibly delicious treat to brighten your holiday gatherings, you’ve got to try this. I promise, once you do, these little trees will become a seasonal tradition you look forward to as much as I do!

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