Snippets from Smokey

The following recipes aren't really recipes so to speak but fun food projects to do with the little ones or for the little ones to take to school to share with classmates or maybe as treats at parties. Just thought I would include them since they are a few of the fun projects we make for Easter.

Chocolate Dipped Pretzels/Penny Sticks

You will need milk, white and or dark chocolate to dip the pretzels in, and assorted candies and toppings such as m&m's and sprinkles, if you like the drizzled over effect then a pastry bag to drizzle additional assorted chocolate over the pretzels. 
Melt chocolate in microwave or on top of stove. Dip pretzels till about 3/4 covered and then immediately roll in desired topping. If you want to drizzle additional colors over them wait until they dry and then drizzle.

You can also do this same effect with Jordan Crackers, simply dip crackers in chocolate, and roll tips in desired topping. I prefer mine dipped in milk chocolate with no toppings, just like Gertrude Hawks makes <3

 

Marshmallow Cupcake Lollipops

I found this recipe on another blog a few months back and made them as a gift for a childs party. I filled a small basket with the tasty treats and then wrapped it in colored cellophane and tied pretty ribbons around it.  

     Large strawberry-flavored marshmallows

     Dark chocolate candy melts (since I dont like dark chocolate I use milk chocolate)

     (I also put a bit of white chocolate over the milk on some to make them look like     cmps,Thats a pennsylvania thing i think cause i cant seem to find them in any ice cream shop in miami)

     Lollipop sticks

     Nonpareils-sprinkles

     Red candies (Red Hots, M&M’s, etc.)

     Styrofoam rectangle

     Ribbon (optional)

Insert lollipop sticks into marshmallow centers and set aside

Melt chocolate pieces in double boiler, stirring frequently.  Dip marshmallow tips in chocolate sauce. You can repeat this if marshmellows are not covered evenly. (If adding the white chocolate for a marshmellow topping over the dark chocolate allow this to dry and then dip a smaller amount in the white chocolate, then go to next step)

Immediately sprinkle pops with nonpareils and top with a single red candy.  Use foam base to keep them upright while drying.

Tying ribbon around each stick is optional but they do look so very pretty!!