When I got home from work this afternoon I immediately brewed a nice strong pot of coffee. I poured a bit of holiday-themed gingerbread creamer into my special "afternoon" coffee cup. I only use these glass cups for afternoon coffee with flavored creamer. It makes the coffee seem more special.
I really do believe that the type of cup (or glass) makes a big difference in the enjoyment of any beverage. I guess it's the you-eat-with-your-eyes theory.
Anyway I thought I'd just sit and watch TV and enjoy my coffee.
Well, that didn't happen. Before I was even 1/4 of the way finished with the coffee, I decided to get up and make some chocolate-covered pretzels.
I just melted one bag of milk chocolates chips in a tall drinking glass in the microwave. Using the tall drinking glass for the melted chocolate container makes it so much easier to dip the long pretzels. Once dipped I just rolled them in white chocolate mint pieces. I rolled a couple in peanut butter chips.
Then the real fun began.
A few weeks ago I made some boxes using pictures from past Christmases. While waiting for the chocolate to set, I cut out the boxes and glued them together.
I stuck in a small red cocktail napkin and inserted two pretzels.
Then I covered the whole thing with cellophane, tied it up and added a bit of ribbon or a bow.
I am happy with how they turned out. They will be a little treat for a few co-workers tomorrow. I will keep the ones in the glass cup.
Zoey, you are the craftiest person I know in the entire blogosphere. And you never seem to sit still!
ReplyDeleteThose pretzels will indeed delight your co-workers.
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
Now I have a hankerin' for some of those choc dipped pretzels...did ya have to Zoey?? Now I'm gonna have to tear myself away from the computer and go make some...
ReplyDeleteI to agree that you are one crafty woman and I mean that in a good way!
What a clever gift! I like how it's personalized by your pretty Christmas photos! I see those pretzels in the store and want to make them as they are pricey! I like the idea of the tall drinking glass to use for melting the chocolate. Can it be other than milk chocolate?
ReplyDeleteYou know what I'm dying to make-those multi-dipped apples! I had the recipes printed out, but they could be anywhere!
Ohhh Zoey -never heard of chocolate dipped pretzels before - but I think I'm now a fan....vbg. Lovely way to present them too. Well done I'm sure the recipants will love them.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas - I hope it's a good one for you and your family.
Hugs
Catherine
Well, just YUM! I thought I was done with the Christmas baking and cooking, but I will have to run to the store to make these for the office party. You always give me the best ideas. I love the taste of sweet and savory together.
ReplyDeleteMade mine yesterday(read my last post)also Oreos!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteI started off reading your bah humbug post about the cookie failure~ BUT THIS. This makes up for any icky cookies I'd say. =D
Merry Christmas Y'all!