Description
A fun and festive Frosting Dip Christmas Tree that’s perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings. This simple and creative dessert involves arranging green frosting into a Christmas tree shape, decorating it with colorful sprinkles and M&M candies, and serving with crackers and cookies for dipping.
Ingredients
Dip and Decoration
- Green Frosting – enough to create a tree shape on a large tray
- Yellow Icing – for the star decoration
- Sprinkles – for decorating the tree
- M&M Candies – to create ornaments on the tree
Accompaniments
- Gram Crackers – 1 piece to create the trunk
- Cookies (for dunking) – assorted varieties as desired
Instructions
- Create the Tree Shape: Using the green frosting, spread and shape it into a Christmas tree outline directly on a large serving tray, ensuring the shape is well-defined for a festive look.
- Add the Trunk: Place a single gram cracker at the bottom center of the green frosting tree to represent the tree trunk.
- Decorate with Sprinkles: Generously sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the frosting tree to add visual texture and festivity.
- Add Ornaments: Place M&M candies evenly across the frosting tree to mimic Christmas tree ornaments.
- Create the Star: Using the yellow icing, carefully pipe or draw a star shape at the top of the tree to complete the decoration.
- Arrange Dunkables: Surround the frosting tree with an assortment of cookies and other dunkable treats, making it easy and fun for guests to dip and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for more precise application of the green frosting and yellow icing.
- Choose a sturdy tray or plate to support the dip and decorations.
- For added flavor, try different types of cookies or crackers for dipping.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh and within a few hours of assembling.
- Consider refrigerating the dip if not serving immediately to keep the frosting firm.
