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Turn a pile of golden chocolates into a showstopper with this homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas tree. It’s an easy, high impact craft that looks boutique but builds fast with simple supplies. A foam cone forms the base, toothpicks or dots of glue hold each wrapper in place, and ribbon adds a polished finish. Dress it up with a bow or a star and a few sparkles. The result is shiny, festive and perfectly picture-ready from any angle.
Fans of Ferrero Rocher love a homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas tree. And you will love this step by step guide showing you how to make this hand-crafted centerpiece.
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Why You’ll Love It
Fast glow up: Simple supplies turn into a luxe centerpiece in under an afternoon.
Custom look: Choose cone size, ribbon color and extra sparkle to match your theme.
Budget flexible: Scale with mini cones or go grand with a tall display.
Foolproof build: Toothpicks or tiny glue dots keep every wrapper tidy and secure.
Ferrero Rocher Christmas Tree Materials and Ingredients
A complete list of materials and amounts can be found in the tutorial card below.
Ferrero Rocher chocolates: Golden wrapped hazelnut truffles that create the tree’s shimmering “foliage.”
Foam cone: Lightweight form that sets the height and shape for clean rows. (I used 4-inch cones, you could use these Styrofoam cones).
Toothpicks or mini glue dots: Low mess anchors that hold each candy without crushing. (I like these glue dots).
Ribbon: A neat spiral wrap that hides the cone and frames the gold wrappers.
Star topper or bow: Finishes the peak for a polished, photo ready look.
Mini ornaments or floral picks: Fill small gaps and add festive sparkle where needed.
Cake board or sturdy plate: Stable base that makes moving the tree easy.
Clear cellophane and twine, optional: Wraps the tree for gifting without smudging wrappers.
How to Make a Ferrero Rocher Tree DIY
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable tutorial card.
Prepare the cone: Set the cone on a board and mark a light spiral guide from base to tip.
Wrap the ribbon: Secure the end at the base and spiral upward, smoothing as you go.
Anchor the first row: Place toothpicks or glue dots in a ring around the base.
Attach chocolates: Press each wrapped candy onto its anchor, snug but not crushed.
Build upward: Continue in staggered rows following the guide for even coverage.
Fill and finish: Tuck in mini ornaments, add the topper and adjust spacing for a clean silhouette.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten free option: Use wrapped gluten free truffles or caramels in place of Ferrero Rocher.
Nut free swap: Choose nut free foil wrapped chocolates so everyone can enjoy.
All gold or mixed metals: Stick to gold for classic shine or mix silver and rose gold for contrast.
Chocolate alternatives: Anything wrapped will work, so you’re keeping the glue away from the actual chocolate. Lindt chocolate truffles would be good here and they come in different flavors.
Light it up: Battery LED micro lights add a gentle glow that threads between rows without heat.
Usage and Serving Suggestions
As a gift: These make gorgeous gifts and they’re so much more thoughtful than simply gifting a box of chocolates. They’re a great Christmas hostess gift and you could pair them with other gifts, such as a dried orange garland or crochet star garland, bath bombs and shower steamers, or candle sweater cozies.
For dessert: Present these as dessert after your Christmas dinner.
As decoration: Make several small cones at different heights for a tiered mantel display or festive table centerpiece.
How to Store Chocolate Christmas Trees
Store: These will keep for as long as the chocolates, so check the container for the “use by” date. If it’s hot in your house, you can keep these refrigerated. Otherwise, they’re fine at room temperature.
Freeze: You could freeze these but there’s no need really, as the chocolates keep for months (and freezing might affect the glue).
Top Tips
Test the anchor: Push a toothpick in at a slight upward angle for a firm hold.
Mind the spacing: Stagger candies like bricks to avoid visible seams.
Count before you start: Estimate by dry fitting one full row, then multiply by row count.
Protect the wrappers: Handle at the paper tab to keep the gold foil pristine.
DIY Gift Made with Ferrero Rocher Chocolates FAQs
Because Ferrero Rocher chocolates are round in shape, you might be able to see some of the cone beneath it. To hide this, you can either fluff out the wrappers to hide it or else paint it green before you start to stick the chocolate truffles on to it.
A tied red ribbon on top adds a lovely festive touch and of course this is a very creative way to gift chocolate. Another idea would be adding a Christmas star shape on top and you can cut out your own from a piece of paper and make it either white or yellow. You could even glue some gold or silver glitter to it for a Christmassy touch, or maybe green and red. Another idea is battery LED micro lights for a gentle glow that threads between rows without heat. Weave battery lights shallowly (if using) so you don’t pierce the wire.
Homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas Tree
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun with Hot Glue (or Glue Dots if Kids Using)
Supplies
- 64 Ferrero Rocher chocolates
- 4 paper mache cones, 4-inch
- red ribbon
Instructions
- Preheat the hot glue gun.
- Keep all of the Ferrero Rocher chocolates in their wrappers and paper cups. If any of the candies feel like they are loose and coming off of the paper cup, lightly glue them back into the paper cups.
- Apply a dot of hot glue to the bottom side of a Ferrero Rocher. Adhere the candy to the base of the tree form.
- Continue gluing the chocolates around the tree form eventually working your way up to the top. You'll use 16 chocolates per tree.
- For the candy that goes on the very top, use a skewer to poke a small hole in the bottom of the candy. Add a little circle of hot glue around the outside of that hole. Place the candy on the pointy tip of the tree form, pressing down as far as needed.
- Create a bow with the red ribbon. Add a small dot of glue on the back of the bow and adhere to the top of the candy tree.
Notes
Mind the spacing: Stagger candies like bricks to avoid visible seams.
Count before you start: Estimate by dry fitting one full row, then multiply by row count.
Protect the wrappers: Handle at the paper tab to keep the gold foil pristine.
A polished holiday centerpiece doesn’t need complex tools or hours at a workbench. With a foam cone, ribbon and a lineup of golden wrappers, you can craft a bold, glossy tower that looks tailor made for your style. Adjust the height, add a topper and thread a few accents until it feels right. The process is calm, repeatable and satisfying. A homemade Ferrero Rocher Christmas tree delivers instant sparkle every time. This is one of the best Ferrero Rocher gift ideas for the holidays!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
I love this recipe, it’s so easy and it was so fantastic! My kids loved it too! 🙂
This is just so cute!