{Mini} Treats Thursday
I love baking up special treats for family and friends and I’m so glad this girl shares my love for time in the kitchen. She is so independent and really wanted something she could work on herself this year and these mini treats are just perfect if you have a mini baker at your house. While this was a fun Christmas treat, I really think Valentines Day would also make a perfect time to put these together.
We used this recipe from Cooking Classy and we really liked how the hugs turned out. I have seen these made with Rolos and regular chocolate kisses as well but these were just prettier.
Carly Jo was able to do all the work unwrapping the kisses and placing them oh so perfectly on the pretzels.
Bonus..if you have a girl who is quite the gabber it gives you a few moments to have a little thinking time because it is hard to unwrap and concentrate while running your mouth. Ha!
I took care of popping them in the oven after she had them all assembled and she had enough time to watch a little Disney while the chocolate melted.
Easy does it……she was able to gently press the m&m’s onto the slightly melted chocolate and we popped into the freezer to harden. We tried some with plain chocolate kisses but really liked the way the hugs looked!
I found this fun twist for Valentines day that might be fun to test out from Real Housemoms
This one might need more help from mom but I could not resist sharing! Hop over to Mom Fabulous and check this yummy treat out.
Do you love being in the kitchen with your littles? What is your favorite thing to make?
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Love when my kids help in the kitchen. Usually my boys make a huge mess and Olivia is finally getting old enough to actually do the work! Have a great day!
Yum! Alise and I love to bake together!
This is a favorite of ours too during the holidays. We used the hugs last Valentine's Day and used the pastel M & M's. They came out so pretty. These things are addicting. I could sit and eat a whole bag of those darn Rolos alone. Thank you, thank you for sharing on my very first linkup party. Thanks too for adding me to your list.
Hey! I think even I could do these!!! Thanks so much for sharing! The girls and I'll will have to try these!
We love these. And yes, great for any holiday.
Ahhh I love these! I haven't made any in a while so I think I will change that this weekend or one evening next week! Happy Valentine's a bit early!
So cute! It's so nice having help in the kitchen isn't it?!
omg that's so cute!!! I can't wait until Annabelle can actually help (rather than 'stirring' and getting stuff EVERYwhere lol)
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I love that you used the striped chocolate instead of the regular stuff! Such a cute touch that goes a long way
Those look great! Thanks for sharing. I will have to make these for the teachers. I love baking with my mom and gran. When I was growing up my gran would hand write all of the recipes that we made together and write a story about our experience together. It is one of my most treasured items. Have a great weekend!
Oh…my…gosh….you Gran just stole my heart!! That is so special JulieAnn. My older daughter isn't the Betty Crocker type and never really enjoyed time in the kitchen so I've been thrilled that little bit seems to.
We did both Evelina and both agreed the striped just gave it something extra. Have a super weekend!
I love having my girl in the kitchen with me….but yes…sometimes the messes are a little bigger! Have a super weekend Shaunacey!
So love having help in the kitchen…..it's always great bonding time.
Happy Valentines to you too Amanda! Hope you make some sweet treats!
I really think they may be in our future soon! Have a super weekend Lauren!
Yep…even you could make these!! And Holden has already had a trial run…you just may have to double up because she likes to sample while she's cooking for sure. 🙂
Addicting for sure! I need to try a batch with the roles.
My older daughter wasn't really into baking with me so I just love having CJ in the kitchen. Have a super weekend!!
Having a great kitchen is definitely something I want in a future dream house!!! I love having it as a gathering place. Have a super weekend.
my boys love to cook and this looks like fun thanks for sharing visiting from review, chews hop have a great weekend
So cute – I love to bake treats for all the holidays with my 7 year old grandson & this is one he could definitely do! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend!
He would love it! Have a great weekend Cathy!
So, so cute! Definitely doing these tomorrow with my girls! Have a great weekend!
Hope you girls had fun baking up some treats! Have a super week.
These turned out so cute and I bet tasted soooo good. I love Hershey kisses but yeah I cannot bake. Carly Jo is so much into baking which is great. How old is she?
I promise you could make these Ada! But I do understand….I seriously can't make jello. ha! Carly Jo is 10…going on 16.