Friday, December 10, 2010

Seasoned Pretzels

These pretzels are easy and tasty. You can whip them up for a party appetizer or just for the kiddos to snack on. They are delicious and a little zesty! Enjoy. 


Seasoned Pretzels
Printable Version

1 bag of pretzels
1/2c. oil
1/2t. garlic powder
1/2t. cayenne pepper
1/2 package of ranch dressing mix (approx 1.5T)

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Put pretzels in a large bowl. In separate small bowl, mix oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and ranch dressing mix until combined. Pour over pretzels and stir until evenly coated.

Spread pretzels onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 1 hr. Stir every 15min.

Store in an air tight container. 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Almond Joys or Mounds

 

Chocolate-Covered Coconut Bars
Printable Version

2 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
12 ounces chocolate (your favorite, milk, semi or dark)
Almonds (optional)

Line baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, combine the coconut, powdered sugar, butter and corn syrup. Divide mixture into 15 mounds. Shape each into compact 2" bars. Refrigerate 10 min.



Meanwhile, melt the chocolate. Working one at a time, dip into the chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes.