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26 Christmas Tree Sweets That Will Win the Holidays

Christmas trees that you can decorate and then eat!

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Lindsay Conchar

Christmas trees that you can decorate and then eat!

Looking for more Christmas desserts? Check out these Christmas wreaths that taste as good as they look.

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Sugar Cookie Trees

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Jon Boulton

Your own personal and edible Christmas tree.

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Oreo Christmas Tree

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Jonathan Boulton

The cutest and easiest Christmas treat to serve this year.

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Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks

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Lindsay Conchar

Ask yourself, would you rather decorate a real tree, or a sugar cookie Christmas tree?

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

<p>Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.</p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/krispie-treat-christmas-trees/" target="_blank">Raining Hot Coupons</a>.</strong></p>
Raining Hot Coupons

These rice cereal treat Christmas trees even feature candy ornaments and stars.

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Peanut Butter Christmas Trees

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Chelsea Lupkin

Four pieces of candy, frosting, and sprinkles are all you need to build these teeny chocolate trees.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Trees

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.wineandglue.com/2013/12/peanut-butter-pretzel-christmas-trees.html" target="_blank">Wine and Glue</a>.</strong></p>
Wine and Glue

Top peanut butter and pretzel trees with mini star-shaped sugar cookies for a treat the whole family will love.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes With Chocolate Trees

<p>Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.</p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.sweetsociety.com/recipe/red-velvet-cupcakes-with-chocolate-trees-recipe" target="_blank">Sweet Society</a>.</strong></p>
Sweet Society

They might look impressive, but these chocolate trees are actually easy to make. Use them to top any number of holiday treats!

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Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Christmas Trees

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://kirbiecravings.com/2013/12/merry-christmas-2.html" target="_blank">Kirbie's Cravings</a>.</strong></p>
Kirbie's Cravings

A little matcha powder turns these shortbread cookies just the right color.

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Christmas Tree Shortbread Cookies

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.justataste.com/2013/12/christmas-tree-shortbread-cookies-recipe/" target="_blank">Just a Taste</a>.</strong></p>
Just a Taste

Use cake pans to bake a big circular cookie and then cut it into slices for perfectly-shaped "trees."

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Christmas Tree Snack Cakes

<p>Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.</p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.southernfatty.com/?p=341" target="_blank">Southern Fatty</a>.</strong></p>
Southern Fatty

Turn plain vanilla cake and frosting into festive mini sweets.

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Christmas Tree Cut Out Cookies

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://iambaker.net/christmas-cookie-sandwiches/" target="_blank">i am baker</a>.</strong></p>
i am baker

Instead of making Christmas tree-shaped cookies, try something new with these red and green cutouts.

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Jolly Jello Shots

Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.

 Get the recipe from E is for Eat.
E is for Eat

These Christmas tree treats are for adults only!

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Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.bigbearswife.com/2012/12/christmas-trees-cookie-stacks.html" target="_blank">Big Bear's Wife</a>.</strong></p>
Big Bear's Wife

Cupcake liners make these giftable cookie stacks much easier to give out.

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Christmas Tree Cake

<p>Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.</p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://iambaker.net/christmas-tree-cake-surprise-inside-cake/" target="_blank">i am baker</a>.</strong></p>
i am baker

This stunning cake has a Christmas-themed surprise inside.

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Cheesecake Stuffed Christmas Cupcakes

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="" target="_blank">Hungry Happenings</a>.</strong></p>
Hungry Happenings

Give eaters double the edible Christmas trees with these surprise cupcakes.

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Christmas Morning Cinnamon Roll

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://mymansbelly.com/2013/12/20/christmas-morning-cinnamon-roll-recipe/" target="_blank">My Man's Belly</a>.</strong></p>
My Man's Belly

Forget regular cinnamon rolls! This is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast.

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Gingerbread Christmas Tree

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.penguinsaysfeedme.com/2012/12/11/gingerbread-christmas-tree/" target="_blank">penguin says feed me</a>.</strong></p>
penguin says feed me

Simple stacked cookies make for a gorgeous (and tasty!) centerpiece.

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Coconut Cake with Spun Sugar Christmas Trees

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.raspberricupcakes.com/2012/12/coconut-cake-with-spun-sugar-christmas.html" target="_blank">Raspberri Cupcakes</a>.</strong></p>
Raspberri Cupcakes

These spun sugar trees are fun to make and eat.

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Edible Holiday Table Dessert

<p>Eat an entire (teeny) layer cake and still have room for pie.</p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://www.threelittlehalves.com/2013/12/the-winds-blow-in-unpredicateble-ways.html" target="_blank">three little halves</a>.</strong></p>
three little halves

Get creative with your dessert spread this year and design a Christmas tree-themed serving station.

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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

<p> </p> <p><strong>Get the recipe from <a href="http://bakerbettie.com/sour-cream-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">Baker Bettie</a>.</strong></p>
Baker Bettie

Powdered sugar makes this cookie tree look like there's fresh snow on top!

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