Especially if they contain chocolate, coconut and coconut caramel. I mean really, does it get any better? Plus, I feel like when you make something with your hands, it really shows that you spent some time thinking and creating a gift that the receiver will enjoy. Kind of cheesy, but true. Homemade is always the best… unless of course it’s that new, crazy expensive lens I am dying to get… hint, hint mom.
Anyway, I read a comment from Friday’s post that said my Christmas spirit was contagious and when I read it, I thought, “YES, that is exactly what I want”. Like it made me so excited to think that I was making others excited about Christmas too! Of course I did not know that was what I was going for until I read that comment, but once I did, it all made sense to me. I love, love, love being able to really get into the holidays and without a doubt Christmas is my favorite. It’s the cozy white snow (which we desperately need more of – melting 🙁 our house is in a very sunny spot), red and green colors, a classic decorated christmas tree (I am a classic girl all the way, white lights and homemade ornaments and a little bit of sparkle), fire going, hot chocolate and a side of cookies, Christmas music and just general “down time” with the family. The down time with the family does not actually happen until like Christmas Eve, but still, I love it. Unfortunately, this December is just a little TOO busy. I am trying my best to jam in as much Christmas goodies as possible though. BUT I am keeping them simple. Well, most of them anyway….I may have a couple special things planned.
These cute little bites have been in my head, just floating around and waiting to be made, for forever now. I was waiting until just this time to share them because well, anything involving chocolate covered pretzels, coconut and caramel reminds me of Christmas, and things that seem Christmassy to me must are meant to be shared in December. It’s this weird rule I have had since I was a kid. No Christmas until December. Trust me you do not want to know the full story. Of course, I pretty much break my own rule every year by listening to Christmas music in November, but I just can’t help it! Ok and maybe this year we got our tree a little bit early. Oh jeez. I guess I am breaking all my stupid rules. The older I get the more I give in. Christmastime is too short and rules are no fun anyway!
I made these chocolate covered pretzel presents on Friday and they are so easy. AND so perfect for packaging up as gifts or having sit out at a holiday party. People can just pop them into their mouths. Maybe one or two before dinner, then as a sneak off to the bathroom mid-dinner treat, and of course the totally appropriate – after dinner sweet… yep, I’d be eating them throughout the night. The base starts with a pretzel, then you just add a little of the coconut caramel mixture, top with another pretzel, dip in chocolate and top with a few grains of sea salt. You could also add an almond or pecan on top if you like. Like I said, pretty easy!
I have to warn you though, these are addicting. You cannot just have one. If you are making these as gifts, I’d double – or even triple – the recipe. Trust me, you will want, no NEED, some for yourself, really you will!
Now let’s go do some awesome gifting!
