In a small bowl combine well the sugar and cinnamon.
Roll out the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Cut 1 strip 1 inch / 2cm for the stars and then 10-13 strips ½-¾ inch / 1½-2 cm lengthwise. At this point you could brush the 10-13 strips with a milk and sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture or sprinkle after they formed.
If you find the dough really soft then refrigerate for about 15 minutes. Remove the dough from the fridge and fold the 10-13 strips of dough accordion style, start with a small amount and widening as you go (until you reach the end). (see video and or photos).
Place a long skewer in the center from the base to the top of the tree. Place the trees on 1-2 parchment paper lined baking sheet with the stars. Once all 10 strips have been made, if needed sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the trees are chilling pre-heat the oven to 375F/190C.
Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until golden. Remove the trees from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Remove the stars from the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely then dust well with powdered sugar.
Place a star on the top of the tree and place the stick in a sturdy chocolate of choice or place on a Christmas plate and serve. Drizzle with a simple glaze if desired. Enjoy!
SIMPLE GLAZE
Combine ½ cup sifted powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream more or less as necessary to arrive at the desired thickness.
Notes
My puff pastry measured 32x27cm / 12½ x 10½ inches.The chocolates, glaze or sprinkles were not added into the nutrition amount. Rather then using sugar and cinnamon you could spread the puff pastry with Nutella, chocolate spread, pistachio cream or even your favorite type of jam.If you decide to use these Puff Pastry Christmas Trees as a place setting, then I would advise you to use a sturdy larger chocolate. I have made these with caramel chocolates which were about an inch square, they worked out perfectly this time I used Ferrero Roche but you will have to slice a bit off the bottom so they will sit on a flat surface.They are best when eaten the day they are baked, if you do have leftovers then store them in an airtight container and keep at room temperature. They will keep for a day or two.