“Tis the Season

“Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season! This weekend we are packing our bags and heading to the Smoky Mountains and the Greenbrier for the holidays. Since we are traveling, we had to plan ahead on gifts – therefore, shopping is complete and now it’s time to focus all on entertaining! Below are some fun appetizers I found that I hope to whip up next week! For more festive ideas, be sure to check out our Pinterest page!

Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies
pita christmas trees
Pita Christmas Trees
Cheese Reindeers
Cheese Reindeers

Cheesy Zucchini Bites
Cheesy Zucchini Bites

Cranberry Rollups
Cranberry Rollups

J’s Favorite Peppermint Bark

J’s Favorite Peppermint Bark

Looking for a quick and delicious holiday treat? Excite your taste buds with Janie’s favorite peppermint bark. With only 5 simple ingredients and 20 minutes tops, you will have the perfect mix of salty and sweet to cap off both of your cravings!

Ingredients:
2 sticks of butter
1 sleeve of Saltine crackers
Brown sugar
Chocolate chips
Crushed peppermints (or pecans)

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Crush the peppermints

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Organize the saltine crackers on a baking pan lined with wax paper

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Melt the butter and brown sugar over the stove until it forms a liquid consistency

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Pour the mixture over the crackers and place in the oven on 350 degrees for 15 minutes

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Remove the baking pan and cover the crackers with chocolate chips.

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Spread the melted chocolate all over the crackers

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Top it off with the crushed peppermints (or pecans)

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Cool in the refrigerator

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Enjoy!!

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