Pretzels and Chocolate

Yum, yum, yum. I am a SUCKER for the pretzel/chocolate combo. LOVE!! Plus, they are so easy to decorate for any holiday or occasion! Here are 2 of my favorite ways to combine the two yummies.


Chocolate Pretzel Rods

Ingredients:

• pretzel rods
•  melting chocolates (cake section)
• holiday/colored sprinkles

Directions:

1. Melt chocolate as directed in the microwave (carefully).
2. Dip pretzel rods in the chocolate.
3. Hold the dipped pretzel over a paper plate as you decorate with sprinkles.
4. Lay decorated pretzel on wax paper to harden.

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Pretzel Kisses

Ingredients:

• 1 bag square pretzels (butter squares)
• 2 bags hugs kisses
• 1 bag M&M's

Directions:

1. Heat oven to "warm".
2. Place pretzels on baking sheet. Unwrap and place a Hugs kiss on each pretzel.
3. "Bake" in the oven for about 8 minutes.
4. While Hugs kisses are warm, place an M&M in the center.
5. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator to cool.

Happy baking! Enjoy that salty/sweet snack!