Showing posts with label food gift ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food gift ideas. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Gift-worthy Snack Mix

     Sugary cinnamon meets salty pretzels in this super-easy snack mix which would be PERFECT as holiday gifts~ 
     And don't you just LOVE this unique way of packaging this (or any other snack!)?  The "bow" is a kitchen towel, twisted into a spiral and then attached to the cellophane bag.  Extra nice because it gives the recipient a "keepsake" after the goodies are gone!




Cinnamon Pretzels

2/3 C vegetable oil
1/2 C sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 (16 oz.) pkg. small pretzel twists

In a large roasting pan, stir together vegetable oil, sugar and cinnamon.  Add the pretzels; toss well to coat with cinnamon-sugar.  Bake, uncovered, in a 300 degree oven for 30 minutes, stirring twice.  Spread on waxed paper to cool.  Store in an airtight container.  Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.

Microwave directions:  In a very large bowl, stir together vegetable oil, sugar and cinnamon.  Add pretzels; toss well to coat with cinnamon-sugar.  Place half of the pretzel mixture in a large microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave on 100% power (high) for 3 minutes, stirring every minute.  Spread on waxed paper to cool.  Repeat with the remaining pretzel mixture. 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Terrific use for leftover holiday candy


These hot chocolate stir-sticks are a great way to use up leftover holiday candy OR make them and give as gifts.
Simply dip marshmallows in chocolate and coat with your favorite hot cocoa topping for an inexpensive, easy christmas gift that tastes great too.