holiday treats

It seems like you have a delightful assortment of goodies to share with your Arkansas family! While I can’t provide specific recipes without knowing which ones you’d like, I can certainly offer general instructions for a couple of these treats. If there’s a particular one you’d like a full recipe for, please let me know.

Oreo Snowman Balls:

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of Oreo cookies
  • 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz)
  • White chocolate or candy melts
  • Decorative icing and candies for decorating

Instructions:

  1. Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
  2. Mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until well combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a lined tray.
  4. Chill the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  5. Melt white chocolate or candy melts according to the package instructions.
  6. Dip each chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly.
  7. Place the dipped balls back on the tray and decorate with icing and candies to resemble snowmen.
  8. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels:

Ingredients:

  • Pretzel rods or twists
  • Chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
  • Sprinkles or toppings of your choice

Instructions:

  1. Melt the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl according to the package instructions.
  2. Dip each pretzel rod or twist into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s coated evenly.
  3. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
  4. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings or drizzle with additional melted chocolate.
  5. Place the dipped pretzels on a lined tray.
  6. Let the chocolate set before serving or packaging.

If you have a specific recipe in mind or if you’d like instructions for another treat you mentioned, please specify!