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Holidays Recipes

Peppermint Pretzel Kisses

Today we’re sharing a classic treat with a minty twist! These m&ms pretzel kisses are our go-to gifting dessert. They’re so easy to make and wrap up into little candy bags to give to our neighbors, the mailman, and ourselves. 😉 This time we used peppermint Hershey Kisses and they are delicious! The sweet minty flavor makes them even more addicting, if you can imagine.

Peppermint Pretzel Kisses | Vicky Barone

Here’s how to make them:
1. Spread out pretzels onto a baking sheet.
2. Unwrap Kisses and place them on top of each pretzel.
3. Bake at 200 for 5 minutes.
4. Remove baking sheet from oven and carefully press an m&m into each Kiss.
5. Let cool completely and enjoy!
**optional: add to a cellophane treat bag, tied with a ribbon and a Places for Faces gift tag 😉 **

 

Peppermint Pretzel Kisses | Vicky Barone

 

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Holidays Kids Recipes

Chocolate Easter Gardens

Today we’re sharing some delicious “Easter Garden” desserts! They’re a spin on the classic “dirt cup” complete with yummy “carrots” and they’re just in time for some Spring celebrations.

Chocolate Easter Gardens | Vicky Barone

Supplies: chocolate pudding, Oreos, strawberries, orange candy melts, and gummy worms.

Chocolate Easter Gardens | Vicky Barone

Directions:
1. Make the chocolate pudding according to the directions on the package.
2. Put some Oreos in a plastic Ziploc bag and crush them to make the “dirt.”
3. Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave according to the directions on the package.
4. Dip the strawberries into the candy melts to coat them, then place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper to set.
5. Spoon alternating layers of pudding and cookie crumbs into a glass.
6. When the strawberries are set, place them into the dirt cups and add gummy worms.

Chocolate Easter Gardens | Vicky BaroneNow you have individual “gardens” full of tasty treats!

Happy Spring!

 

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Holidays Kids Recipes

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys

How about a sweet treat for after Thanksgiving dinner? We grabbed Oreos, pretzels, and some leftover Halloween candy to make these hilarious chocolate turkeys. Keep scrolling to see how you can make them too!

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys | Vicky Barone

Ingredients: Oreos, pretzels, chocolate (for melting), candy corn, and candy eyes.

Directions:
1. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. We used a Hershey bar, but you can also use candy melts.
2. Arrange three pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper, with the bases facing each other, leaving 1/4 inch gap between them.
3. Dip an Oreo into the melted chocolate and cover completely. Use a fork to remove the Oreo from the bowl and let the excess chocolate drip off. Sit the chocolate covered Oreo in the center of the three pretzels.
4. Immediately press in two candy eyes and a piece of candy corn.
5. Repeat process on the rest of the cookies and place cookie sheet into the fridge or freezer to set the chocolate.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys | Vicky Barone

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys | Vicky Barone

Our favorites are the ones with two different sized pupils. They look like they’ve been electrocuted! You can also turn the candy eyes in different directions to make the turkeys look extra goofy.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys | Vicky Barone

What fun treats are you making this Thanksgiving? We’d love to hear!