The holidays are my excuse to bake and make treats for my family and friends. Each year I have a goal to try something new. If it passes the family taste test it will be added to our collection of holiday recipes.

As a child I remember my mother putting together elaborate plates of treats to deliver to neighbors, friends and members of the church we attended. Each plate was assembled and delivered to those we cared about. They brimmed with homemade goodies like carmel popcorn, a variety of cookies and candies that she made with love. My childhood memories are relived each year as now I try to create these goodies for my family and friends.

Life now just seems busier and continues to get busier and busier as my children grow and I take on new roles. I am sure that many of you are experiencing this same feeling of fleeting time that I do. Really, are there ever enough hours in a day? In the past few years it seems like I have been lucky if I get a batch of our families favorite sugar cookies made to leave out for Santa with his glass of milk.

So this year in an effort to continue with tradition and in order to make memories for my children I have made a goal to make and share 12 holiday treats. To keep up with the fast paced world we live in I have also tried to find quick holiday treats that even the busiest of the busy can find time to make. This recipe is one of those perfect for the holiday party you were supposed to bring a treat to and just didn’t have time to get it made.

Peppermint Pretzels

Ingredients:

Hershey Candy Cane Hugs
Pretzels (I chose square ones because I like the look.)
M&M’s (Holiday colors to make them look festive.)

Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Step 2: Line pretzels on a cookie sheet.
Step 3: Unwrap hugs and place one on each pretzel.

Step 4: Place cookie sheet in oven for 5 to 8 minutes.
Step 5: Take out of oven and top each treat with a M&M. Be careful the chocolate will be hot. Let cool. For best results place in the refrigerator or on top of another cookie sheet filled with ice until they have set up.

So simple and still they taste so good! These easy treats taste just as good with traditional Hugs just in case your not a fan of peppermint. This is a truly easy and quick holiday treat for the busy family on the go. Check back tomorrow to follow Day 2 of Holiday Treats.