Erik, Alaina, and Annika are going to demonstrate how to make a real simple, yet yummy, Christmas cookie that is easy to give away! First of all you need to unwrap a lot of Hershey Kisses. The white chocolate/peppermint ones are the best and prettiest, but the two stores we went to didn't have them, so we are using the mint truffle ones and almond ones. Next, you line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and fill it with waffle type pretzels. Then put a hershey kiss in the middle of each one. Easy, right?? Bake it for 6 minutes at 170 degrees. Oh, and do not turn your back on your three year old when the cookies are in the oven!
Ohhh.....this girl is going to be the end of me!! At least it isn't lipstick!! Note that the Mint Truffle Kisses are a lot softer than a regular Hershey Kiss!!
After you get the little chocolate clown cleaned up, the cookies should be done. Simply plop a M&M in each center and let them cool! We just put them outside on deck to harden up. For you Southerners, the fridge might work better.
We got little candy bags and each of the kids decided who they wanted to give their bags to. It was really a fun activity and they didn't lose interest. Well, the big kids didn't lose interest. Isabel thought it was a little boring. *grin*
