Holiday Pretzel Treats

bite-size, pretzels

Hershey's Kiss, unwrapped

M&M's

Heat oven to 170 F. Set a number of pretzels (one for each treat) in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss.

Bake for 4-6 minutes, until the chocolates feel soft when touched with a wooden spoon. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and quickly press an M&M into the center of each Kiss. 

Allow the treats to cool for a few minutes, then place them in the refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes. 

From the Kitchen of: Roberta, Sun City West, AZ

Cranberry Chutney

A holiday favorite of mine. I first made this the year the T's came to our Thanksgiving Day dinner. Jenny and I make it every year!

1 cup water

1 cup white sugar

1 12 ounce package fresh cranberries

1 cup apples, peeled, cored, and diced

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

In a medium saucepan combine the water and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Add the cranberries, apples, cider vinegar, raisins and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 10 minutes stirring often.

Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the sauce. Cool to room temperature and serve or cover and refrigerate. Bring chutney to room temperature before serving. 

From the Kitchen of: www.allrecipes.com