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Have you ever had a Popcorn Cake?  They are so easy to prepare, and are a huge hit! For your next party or gathering, you might want to consider making one - especially if any children will be in attendance. A popcorn cake also looks beautiful on a serving platter and the colors can be changed to celebrate the various seasons or holidays!  I originally found the idea on Pinterest and knew I had to try it! I made the cake pictured above for a family gathering and it was a smashing success! Don't worry - I have all the instructions for you so you can make your own Popcorn Cake!  Ingredients: (2) Bags of Microwave Popcorn (2) Cups M&M's (1.5) Cups Broken Pretzel Sticks (not crushed, I broke mine in half) (1) Stick of Butter (8) Cups of Mini Marshmallows (1) Bundt pan, spray with Pam or cooking spray before beginning Instructions: (1) Pop both bags of popcorn according to directions. Be sure to remove any kernels that didn't pop (no one wants an em...

It's true - I've been experimenting a lot this holiday season. From new recipes (like the pretzel hugs I originally blogged here ), to the handcrafted and jeweled holiday ornaments (original post here ) - I haven't been scared to try anything! Just last week, I made these "Rolo Pretzels" so I wanted to share with you - just in case you're looking for a new treat for your next holiday gathering.  Like the pretzel hugs, this is ridiculously simple to make. Your guests, friends, family, co-workers, mail carrier - everyone will love them. All you need to purchase: Snyder's Pretzel Snaps, a bag of Rolo candies (trust me: make sure no one else is home when you get these, the DH opened mine and ate a bunch before I started making the pretzels, ha) and pecan halves. Three ingredients.  Instructions: (1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. (2) Line a cookie sheet with either waxed or parchment paper.  (3) Place your pretzels in "rows" across ...

If you're looking for a super easy , sweet and salty treat to make this holiday season, keep reading. Whether making these for your child's holiday party at school, an informal gathering at your BFF's house, or as a special gift for your UPS driver or mail carrier - everyone will love these. Meet the "Pretzel Hug". I have seen these referred to by many other names online, but I'll just go with Pretzel Hug. It's easy for me to remember!  The ingredient list is simple: Hershey's Kisses (1 or 2 bags, depending on how many you'd like to make) and Snyder's Pretzel Snaps. You'll also need a cookie sheet and waxed or parchment paper to line the pan.  Directions: (so easy, a child could do this) (1) Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.  (2) Unwrap the Hershey's Kisses. I used the Candy Cane ones, I've seen other recipes call for the Hugs. I'm sure they would be great, no matter which version of the Kisses you decide to use. (P...