Easter Peep Pretzels

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

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The kids and I had so much fun making this simple Easter treat.  I had a hard time keeping their fingers out of the melted chocolate and keeping the peeps out of their reach.  For as long as I can remember, Peeps were always in my Easter basket and so we always include them in Reins and Addison's baskets and they love them too!

This year we decided to make this treat a little early as we will be traveling right up until Easter and may not have the time to make them on Easter Sunday.  Make this treat now or make it Easter weekend with your children, nieces/nephews, grandchildren, etc!

EASTER PEEP PRETZELS

Here's what you need...

- peeps, assorted colors

- pretzel rods

- 1 bag of white chocolate melts (we used confetti white chocolate melts but you can use plain white or any other pastel color)

- assorted pastel colored sprinkles

Here's how you make peep pretzels...

- line a cookie sheet with parchment paper

- heat your white chocolate melts in the microwave in 15-20 second increments until melted, stir to ensure a smooth consistency

- dip your pretzel rods into the melted white chocolate or roll them in the white chocolate on a plate *I did not have a deep enough container to dip the rods so I poured the melted chocolate onto a plate and rolled my rods.  If you do this you may have to heat the chocolate a little bit here and there to keep it nice and soft.

- place your dipped pretzel rod on the lined cookie sheet and put sprinkles on while the chocolate is still soft

- after you have dipped all of the pretzel rods that you plan to make, place them in the refrigerator to set

- one the chocolate has set (20 minutes or so) you will then attach a peep to each rod by putting a dime size drop of melted chocolate on the rod and then placing the peep onto the rod

- you will then return your cookie sheet back to the refrigerator to let the peep set as well

That's it...these peep pretzels are so easy and fun to make!  Kids really enjoy this activity and it doesn't create a big mess!

What kind of fun treats to you make this time of year?!  Do you have an special Easter traditions?

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blush Chocolate Covered Strawberries - Valentine's Day Dessert

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

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Chocolate covered strawberries are one of the easiest and most delicious desserts to make.  I was inspired to create Blush Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day.  Eating chocolate covered fruit always makes me feel less guilty as opposed to eating chocolates out of a box...I mean I'm eating fruit, right?!

This dessert is so fun to make with kiddos too (keeping their fingers out of the melted chocolate is the tricky part ;-))!  After making these, I let Reins and Addison make their own...they dipped their strawberries and piled on the sprinkles!

Here's what you need to make these delicious strawberries!

BLUSH CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

- 1 bag of white chocolate melts

- 1 bag of light pink chocolate melts

- strawberries (approximately 25-30 similar sized strawberries)

- sprinkles, edible decorations, etc.

- parchment paper

- cookie sheet

Wash the strawberries and let them air dry on paper towels (your berries should be dry before dipping them in the melted chocolate).  Once your berries are dry, place a handful of white chocolate melts and a handful of pink chocolate melts into a glass bowl and microwave in 15-20 increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.  Stir as you go...the result will be a smooth beautiful light pink color.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Dip your berries into the melted chocolate until each berry is covered close to the stem.  Dip one berry at a time, place each berry on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and decorate with sprinkles, etc before the chocolate hardens.  I typically dip and decorate one strawberry at a time.

After dipping and decorating all of your berries, place them in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.  You can even make these ahead of time.  I have made them the night before serving them and they were perfect.

How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day?!  

I'd love to hear if you decide to make these!  Happy early Valentine's Day and as always, thanks so much for stopping by!

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