Christmas parties feel extra magical when you serve something fun and unexpected. This Christmas Tree Frosting Board takes the charm of a classic charcuterie board and turns it into a sweet holiday treat everyone can gather around. It looks stunning, uses simple ingredients, and comes together in just minutes. Kids love it. Adults love it. And the best part? You can customize it as much as you want.
This trendy buttercream board has taken social media by storm, and creating it at home is easier than you think. You only need green frosting, a few mix-ins like white chocolate chips, and a big board to draw the outline of a Christmas tree. It works for holiday parties, school events, cookie swaps, or even a cozy movie night with graham crackers.
If you’ve ever wanted a dessert that looks impressive but feels effortless, this is it.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Christmas Tree Frosting Board ⭐
Ready in minutes with simple ingredients
Feels festive without baking
Great for kids and touch-device users who love swipe gestures on TikTok-style tutorials
A fun treat you can build ahead and store in an airtight container
Easy to scale for large gatherings
Uses leftover frosting so nothing goes to waste
The perfect centerpiece for your dessert table
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Green frosting
- White chocolate chips
- Yellow M&M (tree topper) or yellow frosting
- Fresh fruits, candies, sprinkles, or small cookies for ornaments
- Graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies for dipping
- Green food coloring (if adjusting shade)
🔪 How to Make Christmas Tree Frosting Board
Place a piece of parchment in the center of a large serving tray if you want easier cleanup.
Create the star using yellow frosting.
Next, use the green frosting and spread it into the shape of the Christmas tree.
Sprinkle all over the green frosting to create the decorations.
Add the brown cookies to the base of the tree and add the cookies around the board.
⭐ Tips for Success ⭐
- If the frosting is too stiff, let it come to room temperature for smooth piping.
- If you want deeper color, add more green food coloring.
- A cookie cutter works well for pressing designs into the frosting.
- The best way to serve is with a variety of dips: salty, sweet, crunchy, soft.
- Great for using leftover frosting from cookie or cupcake projects.
📖 Serving Ideas
Include it with other christmas snacks for your holiday party spread
Pair with brownies
Add small bowls of sprinkles for kids to decorate
Offer chocolate-covered pretzels for a fun contrast
Display next to easy dinners for a quick festive meal
Storage
Store leftover frosting in a food-safe container for up to 4–5 days.
Refrigerate if using cream cheese frosting.
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The Viral Christmas Tree Frosting Board You Can Make in Minutes
Equipment
Ingredients
- Green Frosting
- Yellow Frosting
- Brown Cookies
- Sprinkles
- M&M Candies
- Cookies for dunking
Directions
- Use the yellow frosting to create the top of the tree. Use a cookie cutter for an easy star.
- Use the green frosting to shape the tree.
- Sprinkle away. Add the decorative sprinkles and candies.
- Add m&m candies to create ornaments.
- Add the brown cookies for the base of the tree.
- Spread the cookies and other dunkables around the tree.
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