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Monday, December 20, 2010 |


Enjoy these pictures of my holiday decorations. I love love love decorating for the holidays, but I live in a duplex so we don't do much decorating.






You should definitely try this holiday treat! It is super duper yummy and a definite crowd pleaser! Who doesn't love that delightful mix of sweet and salty?!

Via
Chocolate Pretzels
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients:
24 circular pretzels
24 Milk chocolate candy kisses
1 package M&Ms

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Place pretzels on baking sheets. Unwrap candy kisses and place one in the center of each pretzel.
Place in preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes, until kisses melt. Remove from oven and place one M&M in the center of each pretzel. Chill in refrigerator until set.



After the holidays we all deserve a little "pick-me-up." Kick back and enjoy a glass...or two...or three!
Via
 Maple Butter Kiss
 Ingredients
• Ice
• 1 1/2 oz. vodka
• 1/2 oz. DeKuyper Buttershots liqueur or butterscotch schnapps
• 1/4 oz. real maple syrup
• 1 oz. half-and-half
• Fresh-ground nutmeg
Directions
Pour liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and top with fresh-ground nutmeg.


25 comments:

~k said...

Your tree looks gorgeous! The chocolate pretzel treats look really tasty!
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Mary Vaughn said...

Very beautiful tree.
Finally a candy I can make while I enjoy the drink.
Merry Christmas.

Sarah B. said...

Your Christmas decorations are SOOO lovely! And that chocolate pretzel recipe looks amazing (we can't get hershey's kisses in France but I totally want to try this when we get back to Texas!)

honey my heart said...

gorgeous tree :)

Ashley said...

oh wow! LOVE your tree - it looks like Christmas perfection!!

Diana Mieczan said...

I love your Christmas tree and you look beautiful in that photo:)
I cant wait to try those chocolate pretzels:) Happy Monday,sweetie

Elaine AM Smith said...

Your tree looks beautiful. As for that butterscotch and vodka treat - delicious!
Marry Christmas. :)

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Your holiday decor is beautiful. And I am totally making those pretzel treats!

lageorgiapaperie.com said...

I make the chocolate pretzels every year! In fact, there is a giant bag of M&Ms and 2 bags of pretzels waiting in my kitchen right now!

TeachingInHeels said...

Those decorations are gorgeous!! I would love to try the cocktail too...yum!

Kate said...

Your tree is beautiful! And these pretzels are among my favorite holiday treats.

Candyland said...

OMG your pics are so pretty! And I'm totally adding these recipes to my "get fat" list.

Vanessa Morgan said...

Your holiday decorations are very classy. Same for the treats and drink. Merry Christmas! -- Vanessa and Avalon

Carol Riggs said...

Wonderfully gorgeous tree!! and I just had to copy that Choc pretzel recipe--my kinda treat, as it's EASY and looks tasty too. Thanks! Merry Christmas!

Nicole Zoltack said...

Oh that drink sounds so good! Love your decorating skills! Merry Christmas! :)

Chris Phillips said...

Choco pretzels are great. I use rolos and pecan halves for my chocolate pretzels.

Ashley said...

Your tree is so sparkly and lovely! Merry Christmas to you! :)

Chantale said...

Ashley, your home and holiday decor is beautiful! Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my CHWH post. So very appreciated. Have a wonderful and warm Holiday season!!

Guinevere said...

OMG, your decor and your home is so gorgeous! Everything looks so polished and sophisticated. Love it!

Kristin said...

What a beautiful mantle!

Kelley said...

Your decorations are so fancy and so beautiful! Happy Holidays!

Michelle Merrill said...

Okay, I'm not a good cook and so most of the recipe's I just skim, but I'm lovin' the pretzel chocolate thing. It's easy and I know it's gonna be yummy! Who doesn't like sweet and salty? Thanks for sharing and have a Merry Christmas!

Susanne Drazic said...

Your tree is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pretzel recipe.

gideon 86 said...

You don't need to have tons of space to create a warm and inviting home. Your decorations are perfect. Soft and elegant. You have great taste.

Happy Holidays, Ashley, to you and your family.


Michael

aPearantly sew said...

Your home looks beautiful! So pretty and festive.

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