Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels

Easy enough to make with your kids and delicious enough to serve at any holiday gathering.

I know we will be making these for this year's holiday feastings.

Check out the recipe here. I know Taste of Home has given me plenty of ideas for my holiday entertaining.

Chocolatey Christmas Snack Mix

Here's an idea for a super quick gift idea for those people on your list who you'd like to give just a little something too.

Espresso Bark

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon margarine
3/4 cup whole coffee beans
1/4 cup chopped white chocolate


Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

Combine the chocolate chips and margarine in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Mix in the coffee beans until evenly distributed.

Pour the chocolate out onto the waxed paper and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the pieces of white chocolate evenly over the top and press in lightly to make sure they stick. Place in the freezer until set, about 5 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

B loves coffee, coffee beans, chocolate covered coffee beans and when I saw this recipe over at Allrecipes.com I had to get a copy of it so I could make it for him. This would also make a nice gift for any coffee and chocolate lover on your Christmas list. Plus it is so quick and seems so easy to make.