Peppermint Marshmallows

These are good!  For the first time in 7 years (or more) we put fresh candy canes on our tree!  I know, gross!  Make a mental note never to eat a candy cane off our Christmas tree because you will never know how old they are (unless you come this year...they are brand new)!  And, maybe buying candy canes each year will become a new tradition because I used up most of the remainders to make these peppermint marshmallows.  They are very easy and require no candy making skills.  Candy making thermometers and I do not get along so this was a good thing.


GO HERE for a great tutorial and recipe!

I have added them to both my hot chocolate AND my coffee.  Both tasted better because of these dainty little treats. 

Chocolate Pretzel Rings

Salty, sweet....what's not to love.  Oh yeah, and easy!

I've gotten a little slack lately for this section of the blog not being updated.  Fair enough.  My friend Meggan sent me this recipe:

• Preheat oven to 225
• Spread aluminum foil on a pan
• Get those pretzels only available this time of year that are a "O" shape
• Spread them out on the aluminum foil
• Place a hershey's kiss/hug/caramel fill kiss....whatever you want in the center
• Bake for 2 minutes - just enough to melt the chocolate
• Remove from oven and immediately push an M&M into the middle
• Let cool.  Peel from foil and enjoy!

Super delish and easy!  Thanks Meggan!