Peppermint Pretzels

These peppermint pretzels are really simple to create, and they make terrific inexpensive gifts for the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2/3 cups finely crushed peppermint candies (24 candies)
• 12 (8 1/2-inch) pretzel rods

Directions:

1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 2-quart saucepan, melt almond bark and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish or other shallow dish; carefully set baking dish in hot water to keep almond bark soft (be sure not to get any water into the almond bark).

2. Place candy pieces into a sandwich bag and seal it. Put that bag into another sandwich bag (so that they are double bagged). Smash the candies into fine pieces using a hammer.

4. Place them into a glass container with a small clear basket bag over it, or into individual clear treat bags.

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