Dessert – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:19:00 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.andthenhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Watermark-Logo-1-75x75.jpg Dessert – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ 32 32 Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/holiday-chocolate-dipped-pretzel-sticks/ https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/holiday-chocolate-dipped-pretzel-sticks/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2016 12:30:59 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?post_type=recipe&p=604 In our house Christmas doesn’t really get started until December 1st, this is mostly because my husband’s birthday is in late November and we like to celebrate that first.  So, while I sneak in some Christmas carols and movies occasionally, the decorating and baking doesn’t start until December.  So far my kids are okay with this plan…however, it’s likely due to the fact they are both under 3.5 years, we’ll see how long we can hold off with Christmas festivities as they get older. Now that December is almost over (insert sad face here) I am deciding to make one more festive treat.  These Pretzel Sticks can be made for any occasion, which is why I saved them for last.  They can be made in any colour with any candy.   All you need for this recipe are some large pretzel rods. I was able to find them easily in the grocery store, in same aisle as the pretzels and chips.  Then some chocolate of your choice.  I used some melting wafers, which I found in the bulk-baking store and I found them very easy to use. Regular chocolate chips would work as well.   Here’s how to make these delicious, easy and cute Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks   Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks Ingredients: about 24 large pretzel rods 8 oz white,red and green chocolate melting wafers  assorted holiday sprinkles or edible decorations Step 1. Place the chocolate (one colour at a time) in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on high for 1 minute each.  Remove and stir with a spatula.  The wafers should melt a little more as you stir.  If they are not fully melted, place them back in the microwave for another 15 seconds until melted.  Repeat with each chocolate colour. Step 2. Dip one pretzel rod into the chocolate to coat.  You can use a knife or spoon to spread the chocolate higher if needed.  Let the excess chocolate drip off the end of the pretzel rod.   Step 3.  Place the chocolate covered pretzel rod over some wax paper (or plate) and shake your sprinkles or decoration all around.  Add as much or as little as you’d like.  Place the finished pretzel rod on wax paper and allow to dry completely, about 6 hrs.     Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks This sweet and salty recipe can be made for any occasion. Simply mix the colours and decoration to match your party! CourseDessert Servings24 Pretzel Sticks Prep Time20 minutes Cook Time3 minutes Ingredients 24 Large pretzel rods 8oz white chocolate melting wafers 8 oz red chocolate melting wafers 8oz green chocolate melting wafers assorted holiday sprinkles or edible decorations Instructions Place the chocolate (one colour at a time) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute each. Remove and stir with a spatula. The wafers should melt a little more as you stir. If they are not fully melted, place them back in the microwave for another 15 seconds until melted. Repeat with each chocolate colour. Dip one pretzel rod into the chocolate to coat. You can use a knife or spoon to spread the chocolate higher if needed. Let the excess chocolate drip off the end of the pretzel rod. Place the chocolate covered pretzel rod over some wax paper (or plate) and shake your sprinkles or decoration all around. Add as much or as little as you'd like. Place the finished pretzel rod on wax paper and allow to dry completely, about 6 hrs. Recipe Notes Substitute the sprinkles and red, white and green chocolate wafers for other colours to use the recipe all year round!

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]]> In our house Christmas doesn’t really get started until December 1st, this is mostly because my husband’s birthday is in late November and we like to celebrate that first.  So, while I sneak in some Christmas carols and movies occasionally, the decorating and baking doesn’t start until December.  So far my kids are okay with this plan…however, it’s likely due to the fact they are both under 3.5 years, we’ll see how long we can hold off with Christmas festivities as they get older. Now that December is almost over (insert sad face here) I am deciding to make one more festive treat.  These Pretzel Sticks can be made for any occasion, which is why I saved them for last.  They can be made in any colour with any candy.  
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks

All you need for this recipe are some large pretzel rods. I was able to find them easily in the grocery store, in same aisle as the pretzels and chips.  Then some chocolate of your choice.  I used some melting wafers, which I found in the bulk-baking store and I found them very easy to use. Regular chocolate chips would work as well.   Here’s how to make these delicious, easy and cute Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks

 

Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks

Ingredients:
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
  • about 24 large pretzel rods
  • 8 oz white,red and green chocolate melting wafers 
  • assorted holiday sprinkles or edible decorations
Step 1.
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Place the chocolate (one colour at a time) in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on high for 1 minute each.  Remove and stir with a spatula.  The wafers should melt a little more as you stir.  If they are not fully melted, place them back in the microwave for another 15 seconds until melted.  Repeat with each chocolate colour.
Step 2.
Dip one pretzel rod into the chocolate to coat.  You can use a knife or spoon to spread the chocolate higher if needed.  Let the excess chocolate drip off the end of the pretzel rod.  
Step 3. 
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Those tiny ‘helper’ hands are priceless!
Place the chocolate covered pretzel rod over some wax paper (or plate) and shake your sprinkles or decoration all around.  Add as much or as little as you’d like.  Place the finished pretzel rod on wax paper and allow to dry completely, about 6 hrs.  
 
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Holiday Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
This sweet and salty recipe can be made for any occasion. Simply mix the colours and decoration to match your party!
Servings24 Pretzel Sticks
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Place the chocolate (one colour at a time) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute each. Remove and stir with a spatula. The wafers should melt a little more as you stir. If they are not fully melted, place them back in the microwave for another 15 seconds until melted. Repeat with each chocolate colour.
  2. Dip one pretzel rod into the chocolate to coat. You can use a knife or spoon to spread the chocolate higher if needed. Let the excess chocolate drip off the end of the pretzel rod.
  3. Place the chocolate covered pretzel rod over some wax paper (or plate) and shake your sprinkles or decoration all around. Add as much or as little as you'd like. Place the finished pretzel rod on wax paper and allow to dry completely, about 6 hrs.
Recipe Notes

Substitute the sprinkles and red, white and green chocolate wafers for other colours to use the recipe all year round!

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]]> https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/holiday-chocolate-dipped-pretzel-sticks/feed/ 0 Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/cute-strawberry-brownie-santa-hats/ https://www.andthenhome.com/recipe/cute-strawberry-brownie-santa-hats/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:30:54 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?post_type=recipe&p=487 What do you think of these Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats? I think they are adorable, and both my friends and kids agree! The best part…they are simple to make and delicious to eat. They are basically made with only 3 ingredients – brownies, icing and strawberries. Now you can always substitute your favourite homemade brownie mix and icing recipe for my store bought bite-sized brownies and prepared icing BUT that would make them a little more time consuming, and this momma doesn’t have a lot of time floating around 😉  These Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats will be my first Christmas recipe this year so I’d like to start with a quick and easy one. Before we dive in, let me highlight my favourite aspects of this recipe… 1. They are SO very easy to make! 2. It’s a chocolate and strawberry combination…what’s not to love? 3.  They are freaking cute!  They are sure to finish your Christmas spread off nicely, trust me, people will love them. Need I say more? Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats Ingredients: –  1 pkg of bite-sized brownies (or your favourite brownie recipe) – about 8 oz vanilla icing (homemade or store bought) – strawberries Intructions: Step 1. Place the brownie on your serving tray. Using a piping bag, pipe some icing around the top of the brownie. Step 2. Prepare your strawberries by cutting the leafy end off in a straight cut. Step 3. Place the strawberry down on top of the icing on the brownie. Add a small dab of icing on the tip of the strawberry to complete ‘Santa’s hat’. These Strawberry Santa Hats are sure to add tons of character to your Christmas spread. Can I mention that turning food into tiny Santa hats may be my favourite thing to do right now… If you need some more Holiday spirit in your life, check out these easy DIY projects First Home Gingerbread Home and Joyeux Noel Snowflake Wreath. Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats Reasons to make this recipe: It is SO very easy to make! It's a chocolate and strawberry combination...what's not to love? And they are very cute! CourseDessert Servings10-12 Brownies Prep Time10 minutes Ingredients 1pkg bite-sized brownies(or your homemade recipe) 8oz vanilla icing 10-12 strawberries Instructions Step 1. Place the brownie on your serving tray. Using a piping bag, pipe some icing around the top of the brownie. Step 2. Prepare your strawberries by cutting the leafy end off in a straight cut. Step 3. Place the strawberry down on top of the icing on the brownie. Add a small dab of icing on the tip of the strawberry to complete 'Santa's hat'.

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]]> What do you think of these Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats? I think they are adorable, and both my friends and kids agree! The best part…they are simple to make and delicious to eat. They are basically made with only 3 ingredients – brownies, icing and strawberries. Now you can always substitute your favourite homemade brownie mix and icing recipe for my store bought bite-sized brownies and prepared icing BUT that would make them a little more time consuming, and this momma doesn’t have a lot of time floating around 😉  These Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats will be my first Christmas recipe this year so I’d like to start with a quick and easy one. Before we dive in, let me highlight my favourite aspects of this recipe…

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

1. They are SO very easy to make!

2. It’s a chocolate and strawberry combination…what’s not to love?

3.  They are freaking cute!  They are sure to finish your Christmas spread off nicely, trust me, people will love them.

Need I say more?

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

Ingredients:
–  1 pkg of bite-sized brownies (or your favourite brownie recipe)
– about 8 oz vanilla icing (homemade or store bought)
– strawberries

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

Intructions:

Step 1. Place the brownie on your serving tray. Using a piping bag, pipe some icing around the top of the brownie.

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Step 2. Prepare your strawberries by cutting the leafy end off in a straight cut.

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

Step 3. Place the strawberry down on top of the icing on the brownie. Add a small dab of icing on the tip of the strawberry to complete ‘Santa’s hat’.

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats

These Strawberry Santa Hats are sure to add tons of character to your Christmas spread. Can I mention that turning food into tiny Santa hats may be my favourite thing to do right now…

If you need some more Holiday spirit in your life, check out these easy DIY projects First Home Gingerbread Home and Joyeux Noel Snowflake Wreath.

Cute Strawberry Brownie Santa Hats
Reasons to make this recipe: It is SO very easy to make! It's a chocolate and strawberry combination...what's not to love? And they are very cute!
Servings10-12 Brownies
Prep Time10 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Step 1. Place the brownie on your serving tray. Using a piping bag, pipe some icing around the top of the brownie.
  2. Step 2. Prepare your strawberries by cutting the leafy end off in a straight cut.
  3. Step 3. Place the strawberry down on top of the icing on the brownie. Add a small dab of icing on the tip of the strawberry to complete 'Santa's hat'.

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