Crazy Dipped Pretzel Rods

Crazy Dipped Pretzel Rods (from AllRecipes, 30Minutes)

    

I liked these, but my husband – not so much.  I used semi-sweet chocolate morsels and holiday sprinkles.  I think that he is used to the chocolate covered pretzels that are completely smothered while these are only partially covered.  I might try white chocolate next time with mini chocolate morsels – maybe more chocolate will win him over!

Ingredients

·         1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

·         1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

·         16 pretzel rods

·         Mini Morsels and/or sprinkles

Directions

1.    Line baking sheet with wax paper.

2.    Microwave 1 cup morsels and vegetable shortening in small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

3.    Dip pretzel rods about 3 inches into melted morsels, tilting bowl to easily dip. Use side of bowl to remove excess. Sprinkle with morsels or sprinkles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Chocolate Cookie Bark

Chocolate Cookie Bark (from KraftRecipes, Time - 15 minutes + 1 hour to cool)

      

One of my favorite desserts other than ice cream! It’s really easy to make and I have received so many compliments on it.  Just a little bit of bark goes a long way in satisfying that sweet or chocolate craving.  My mouth starts to water just looking at this recipe.

Ingredients:

•  2 Tbsp. Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1 pkg. (6 squares) White Chocolate (I have also used white chocolate chips)
• 10 OREO Cookies, coarsely crushed, divided
• 1 pkg. (8 squares) Semi-Sweet Chocolate (I have also used dark chocolate chips)

Directions:

1.)    Melt white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl.  Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring each time.

2.)    Add peanut butter to white chocolate; mix well. Stir half the crushed cookies into bowl of melted chocolate.

3.)    Melt semi-sweet chocolate in a microwaveable bowl.  Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring each time.

4.)    Stir half the crushed cookies into bowl of melted chocolate.

5.)    Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixtures onto a waxed paper-covered baking sheet, alternating colors of chocolates. Swirl with knife.

6.)    Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

If you have any chocolate lovers in your family, I recommend making this for them.  They will thank you!