I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas Pretzels

Holiday dessert have you in a twist?  Straighten out with these deliciously easy chocolate dipped pretzels!

Christmas Dipped Pretzels

Recipe and photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Christmas Dipped Pretzels

• 1 package pretzel rods

White chocolate chips or baker's squares (we did dark chocolate too)

Red baking chips

Green baking chips

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Directions

1. MELT white chocolate chips or baker's squares.  Begin by placing in the microwave for 1 minute, then stir.  Microwave again in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.  Continue until smooth.
2. DIP one end of pretzel into melted white chocolate.  Use a spoon to cover additional portion of pretzel, then twirl the pretzel slowly against the spoon.  This will remove the excess white chocolate AND give you a nice looking twirl!
3. ALLOW pretzels to harden, about 30 minutes.
4. MELT red and green baking chips in the same way you melted the white chocolate.
5. PLACE pretzels in a line on parchment paper.  This will make it easier to drizzle over all pretzels at once.
6. DIP a fork into the melted red chips and wave quickly over the pretzels.  This will drizzle the red over the pretzels without globbing.
7. DIP a fork into the melted green chips and wave quickly over the pretzels.
8. ALLOW red and green to harden, and enjoy!

Grinch Cookies - Peppermint Chocolate Chip with Andes Mint

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch - don't eat all my cookies...

Grinch Mint Cookies

Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy


Grinch Mint Cookies

• 1 pouch sugar cookie mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint mint extract
• 10 drops green food coloring
• 1 egg
• 1 cup Andes mints, chopped
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 350 F.  
2. COMBINE cookie mix, butter, peppermint extract, and egg until a soft dough forms.
3. ADD green food coloring and stir until well blended.
4. STIR in Andes mints and chocolate chips.
5. SCOOP dough onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
6. BAKE 8-10 minutes or until set.  These are harder to tell when they're done, so watch the bottom edges carefully.  You can sort of tell when they're browning!
7. COOL and enjoy!

Ian's Infamous Jingle Bell White Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Jingle truffles, jingle truffles, yum yum yum yum yum!
(to the tune of Jingle Bells)

White Chocolate Holiday Oreo Truffles

Recipe adapted from kraftrecipes.com
Photos by Bake Yourself Happy

White Chocolate Holiday Oreo Truffles

• 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1 package Holiday Oreos, crushed
• 16 oz (16 squares) white chocolate baker's chocolate
• Red baking chips
• Green baking chips

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Directions

1. CRUSH Oreos and place in bowl.
2. ADD cream cheese to bowl.  Mix until well blended.
3. SHAPE cream cheese mixture into balls and place on parchment paper.  Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, until set.
4. MELT white chocolate squares in the microwave.  Begin by zapping for 1 minute; stir.  Continue microwaving for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally until smooth.
5. PLACE Oreo balls in the melted white chocolate and roll to coat.  Remove with a fork (or slotted spoon), allowing excess white chocolate to fall off.  Place on parchment paper.
6. REFRIGERATE for 1 hour or until Oreo balls are set.
7. MELT red and green baking chips the same way you melted the white chocolate.
8. DIP a fork into the melted red chips and wave quickly over the Oreo balls.  This will help create a nice drizzle instead of globs.
9. DIP a fork into the melted green chips and wave quickly over the Oreo balls.
10. REFRIGERATE until ready to serve, and enjoy!