Christmas is getting closer and the smells from the kitchen are only getting stronger. Here are some quick and easy treats just for Christmas time.
PRETZEL M&M HUGS from an online food blog titled Cooking Classy are super easy and feature only three ingredients. They are great for gifts or as an addition to a fun dessert tray at a holiday party.
YOU WILL NEED:
• Square Pretzels
• Hershey’s Hugs Chocolates
• Milk Chocolate M&Ms
HOW TO DO IT:
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Apply a single layer of pretzels onto the cookie sheet and thentop each one with a Hershey’s Hug Chocolate.
3. Allow baking for about 4-5 minutes, until the chocolate is shiny and soft. The chocolate should not be melting at this point and should still hold shape.
4. Place an M&M in the center of each and press down to allow the chocolate to spread.
5. Place in refrigerator and allow to rest until the chocolate has set. This should take about 5 minutes.
6. Enjoy your sweet and salty snack.
Love peppermint, but sticky candy canes aren’t your style? Check out PEPPERMINT FLUFF DIP from The Pinning Mama.
YOU WILL NEED:
• 1 container (7 oz.) Marshmallow Fluff
• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
• 1⁄4 c Peppermints, crushed
• Chocolate graham crackers, or other dippers
HOW TO DO IT:
1. Use a mixer to combine Marshmallow Fluff, cream cheese, and peppermint extract. Be sure to do so on a low setting.
2. Sprinkle in the crushed peppermints and continue to mix until they are fully incorporated into the dip.
3. Scoop into a bowl and serve with graham crackers or what ever else your heart desires.
Enjoy!
