sweet and salty Archives - Kelsey Kaplan Fashion https://kelseykaplan.fashion/tag/sweet-and-salty/ A San Francisco Lifestyle Blog Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:23:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 102238619 Chocolate Covered Pretzels https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/12/11/chocolate-covered-pretzels/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/12/11/chocolate-covered-pretzels/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:00:53 +0000 http://kelseykaplan.fashion/?p=7941 Parties and cookie swaps come hand-in-hand with the holiday season. While we all wish to participate, more times than not, time is a factor. Do you have enough time to prepare 5 dozen cookies?! Do you have enough time to crank out a spread of goodies for your house guests?! If time is precious, but you’ve already committed, this three step chocolate covered pretzel recipe is for you!   Here is what you’ll need: 1 bag pretzel rods 1 10 oz bag white chocolate chips Assortment of sprinkles     Begin by melting chocolate chips over a double boiler. Once chocolate is creamy and spreadable, slather it over 3/4 of pretzel rod. While chocolate is warm, cover in sprinkles. Allow pretzels to dry on a lined cookie sheet (aluminum foil or wax paper will work). If you need to speed up the process, pop tray into the refrigerator for an hour or more.     Serve by the rod, or line a flower vase with decorative tissue paper and fill with pretzels. Enjoy!    

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]]> Parties and cookie swaps come hand-in-hand with the holiday season. While we all wish to participate, more times than not, time is a factor. Do you have enough time to prepare 5 dozen cookies?! Do you have enough time to crank out a spread of goodies for your house guests?! If time is precious, but you’ve already committed, this three step chocolate covered pretzel recipe is for you!

 

Here is what you’ll need:
1 bag pretzel rods
1 10 oz bag white chocolate chips
Assortment of sprinkles

 

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Begin by melting chocolate chips over a double boiler. Once chocolate is creamy and spreadable, slather it over 3/4 of pretzel rod. While chocolate is warm, cover in sprinkles. Allow pretzels to dry on a lined cookie sheet (aluminum foil or wax paper will work). If you need to speed up the process, pop tray into the refrigerator for an hour or more.

 

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Serve by the rod, or line a flower vase with decorative tissue paper and fill with pretzels. Enjoy!
 

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]]> https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/12/11/chocolate-covered-pretzels/feed/ 15 7941 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/03/17/3210/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/03/17/3210/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2015 14:00:50 +0000 http://kkandgg.com/?p=3210 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a satisfying sweet treat! First introduced to me by a college roommate, chocolate covered popcorn is one of those sweet and salty delicacies you cannot get enough of. Aside from it being truly delicious, it’s quite simple to prepare and easy to store the leftovers.   Here is what you’ll need to whip up a batch:   12 oz package candy melts or chocolate chips (I chose green candy melts in honor of St. Patrick’s Day!) 2 bags of buttery popcorn   Begin by melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, or a double-boiler on the stove, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula.   While chocolate melts, pop both bags of popcorn and set aside to briefly cool.     Once chocolate reaches a smooth consistency, slowly scoop popcorn little by little into bowl and cover completely in chocolate. Continue this process until all of the popcorn is covered, dividing into two bowls when necessary.   After that, line two cookie sheets with wax paper and spread out the finished product allowing it to harden for about 60 minutes.     Serve as a snack or dessert and enjoy! Store leftovers in airtight containers and chow […]

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]]> Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a satisfying sweet treat! First introduced to me by a college roommate, chocolate covered popcorn is one of those sweet and salty delicacies you cannot get enough of. Aside from it being truly delicious, it’s quite simple to prepare and easy to store the leftovers.

 

Here is what you’ll need to whip up a batch:

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  • 12 oz package candy melts or chocolate chips (I chose green candy melts in honor of St. Patrick’s Day!)
  • 2 bags of buttery popcorn

 

Begin by melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, or a double-boiler on the stove, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula.

 

While chocolate melts, pop both bags of popcorn and set aside to briefly cool.

 

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Once chocolate reaches a smooth consistency, slowly scoop popcorn little by little into bowl and cover completely in chocolate. Continue this process until all of the popcorn is covered, dividing into two bowls when necessary.

 

After that, line two cookie sheets with wax paper and spread out the finished product allowing it to harden for about 60 minutes.
 

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Serve as a snack or dessert and enjoy! Store leftovers in airtight containers and chow down over several days.

 

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Retro popcorn boxes

 

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]]> https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/03/17/3210/feed/ 1 3210 Treat your Loved Ones with Chocolate Pretzel Bites https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/02/09/treat-your-loved-ones-with-chocolate-pretzel-bites/ https://kelseykaplan.fashion/2015/02/09/treat-your-loved-ones-with-chocolate-pretzel-bites/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:16:26 +0000 http://kkandgg.com/?p=2324 Treat your loved ones with this delectable sweet and don’t sweat it while you’re preparing it. With only three ingredients, whip up some Chocolate Pretzel Bites, in no time, and coordinate the M&M’s with the holiday you’re prepping for.   Who doesn’t enjoy some sweet n’ salty?! Starting out with some pretzel snaps (butter or no butter) followed by Hershey’s Hugs or Kisses and topped off with M&M’s you’ll accomplish just that. Perfect for a a candy buffet or Valentine’s Day gift, below is all you will need to prepare these pretzel bites. Ready, set, get cookin’!   Set oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, then line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Spread entire length of cookie sheet with pretzels and top with Hugs.   Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, slip cookie sheet into the oven for about three minutes. You do not want to overcook the chocolate, or the M&M’s won’t lay flat.   Carefully remove the softened chocolates from oven, and place M&M’s on top of Hugs pressing lightly to secure. Allow to harden for two hours room temperature, or store in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite party platter and enjoy.   […]

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]]> Treat your loved ones with this delectable sweet and don’t sweat it while you’re preparing it. With only three ingredients, whip up some Chocolate Pretzel Bites, in no time, and coordinate the M&M’s with the holiday you’re prepping for.

 

Who doesn’t enjoy some sweet n’ salty?! Starting out with some pretzel snaps (butter or no butter) followed by Hershey’s Hugs or Kisses and topped off with M&M’s you’ll accomplish just that. Perfect for a a candy buffet or Valentine’s Day gift, below is all you will need to prepare these pretzel bites. Ready, set, get cookin’!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

 

Set oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, then line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Spread entire length of cookie sheet with pretzels and top with Hugs.

 

Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, slip cookie sheet into the oven for about three minutes. You do not want to overcook the chocolate, or the M&M’s won’t lay flat.

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Carefully remove the softened chocolates from oven, and place M&M’s on top of Hugs pressing lightly to secure. Allow to harden for two hours room temperature, or store in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve on your favorite party platter and enjoy.

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

This recipe was adapted from cookingclassy.com

 

Making ahead of time? No problem! Store candies in Ziplock or air tight container until ready to serve. Pack into cellophane baggies and hand out to friends, family, coworkers, etc. I can guarantee these pretty little things won’t disappoint!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

 

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