I love baking & receiving food gifts for Christmas. They can be an inexpensive gift for anyone, and they are usually a lot of fun to make. In past years, I’ve tried to always bring something yummy as a hostess gift of sorts when we go to Justin’s parents’ house for dinner, and I like to have something waiting for my parents when they come over in the afternoon to bring Shane his gifts. The problem is coming up with new, fun treats that you haven’t already served!
Right now, Land O’ Lakes has a holiday brochure online with plenty of holiday baking ideas. I found so many things that I wanted to make but since we’re particularly time-crunched this year, I went with one of the more simple options: Peanut Butter Pretzel Dips! These no-bake holiday treats are perfect for gifting to friends, relatives, or even teachers.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Dips
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Land O’ Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
84 pretzel thins
16 oz. melted chocolate
Candy decorations or sprinkles, as desired
Directions:
1. Combine butter and peanut butter in bowl; beat at low speed until well mixed. Add powdered sugar; continue beating until well mixed.
2. Place 2 teaspoons peanut butter mixture onto bottom-side of one pretzel thin. Top with another pretzel thin bottom-side down. Repeat with remaining peanut butter mixture and pretzels.
3. Line baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
4. Melt chocolate coating according to package directions. Dip half of each pretzel sandwich into chocolate, shaking off excess. Place onto prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with candy decorations or sprinkles, as desired. Let stand 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store pretzel sandwiches in resealable plastic food bag for up to 2 weeks.
These treats were so delicious & since they don’t include eggs, I may have sampled them a few times during the assembly process. We made a fun family project out of making these- Justin helped me spread the peanut butter, and Shane was more than happy to help with the sprinkles!
Whether you’re making something new like these Peanut Butter Pretzel Dips or you’re baking something your family makes every year, there’s a good chance the recipe calls for Land O’ Lakes! If you have leftover butter sticks after you’ve made your treats, be sure to check out the holiday gift giving brochure for more yummy ideas. When I was at Walmart getting the supplies for this recipe, I noticed a bunch of baking displays with tons of cute sprinkles & decorating supplies so I may have to go back for a second round!
Win It: Land O’ Lakes is giving away a $250 Walmart Gift Card! To enter, just follow the steps below:
1. Follow Land O’Lakes on Pinterest, user: LandoLakesKtchn
2. Enter your email in the form below and click “Enter”
3. Pin the image to any of your Pinterest Boards
4. Visit the Holiday Treats Board and share your favorites
Note: 1 Winner will be selected at random, and you can only enter once! The contest runs through January 14, 2014 so you have plenty of time to select your favorites & pin it to win it! and they can only enter once! {&I’d love it if you included these Peanut Butter Pretzel Dips!}
Do you have any favorite giftable holiday baking recipes?
HilLesha says
Those look really good! Thanks for the recipe.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
Oh Shell, these look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
Toni says
Yum! Thanks for sharing!
Stefanie says
So easy!! I love recipes like this.
Mellisa says
What a great recipe. Thanks so much for sharing.
Kathleen says
Those look so good! Perfect for the holidays.
Robin Gagnon says
I love the cute easy treats you have been sharing.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
These look very tasty!
Colleen says
I entered and pinned your yummy recipe.
Shell says
Thank you!
Lisa - Between the Kids says
How neat!! This looks so good and so much fuN! I bet my kids would love this. I think it’s a great idea for teacher’s gifts!
Julie says
These look so yummy! And I love that they use pretzel thins – I like that they’re a little crispier than “regular” pretzels.
Lolo says
You have combined 3 of my favorite things, peanut butter, pretzels, and chocolate. Yum!
Penelope says
Those look so good! I love EVERY ingredient of this treat!
Patty says
Some times the simplest recipes can taste the best! Peanut butter and chocolate make for delicious treats
Keely Hostetter says
I like making the star pretzels with chocolate wafer melted on top and a m&m in the middle. I don’t know if they have an official name but I make them every year b/c they are yummy little treats and easy to give along with a gift or to add to a cookie tray.
Christine says
SOOOOO good! Very easy to do and also very good.
Thanks for the chance!
Beth Rees says
Those look so yummy! They do have a lot of recipes! I would love to try the gingerdoodles. They look good too
Jenn S (FotoJennic) says
I dont like Peanut butter, but my husband does and he would love these, as well as most of my family! Thank youf or the recipe!!
Kristy says
These look so tasty and perfect for gift giving! #client
Keely Hostetter says
Thanks
Terri Moore says
I pinned on my board. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/2674081002788967/
Terri Moore says
I’m following all of land o lakes pinterest boards.
Terri Moore says
I want to try the pretzel toffee, two of my favorite ingredients.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/2674081002788973/
Tim A says
The peanut butter buckeyes look delicious.
Richard Hicks says
This would make a super gift to give to fellow workers at the office.
Terri Moore says
I like the pretzel toffee recipe the best, sweet and salty is always a great combo.
Jennifer says
Delicious! I made chocolate pretzel rods for a company party and they were a hit!
Trish F says
Hello, I visited the Holiday Treats Board and repinned my favorite here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/78461218482165649/
I hope that constitutes the #4 Visit the Holiday Treats Board and share your favorites requirement. Thanks for a great giveaway!
kerry says
Those pretzels look amazing!
Janet W. says
I love chocolate and pretzels together. The most perfect sweet and salty combination! These look delicious!
Terri Moore says
I love chocolate and mint in anything but especially cookies.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/2674081002976456/
Paula V says
Have you chosen a winner? I’m not sure where to look for the announcement. Thanks.
shelly peterson says
Oh yum! These look so cute and festive! Thee are so perfect to giveaway and of course keep some for home 🙂