A Christmas Tradition and a Yummy Hostess Gift

Last night we attended our friend's Annual Christmas Dinner, which we go to every year, and have such a great time just eating, laughing and talking, (and usually watching a few brave souls dance to Michael Jackson on the Wii)!

Here's the hostess - Cheryl.

She's an awesome hostess because you can't rattle her.

She always has everything just about ready when we get there, 

and she won't let us clean up a bit when it's all over.

She's all play and no work

when she has company.

So we sit, eat, talk, laugh

and usually watch some crazy

dance moves while

she and a guest play the Wii.

It's very entertaining!

So, this year I made her a little hostess gift

that turned out to be a hit with

the whole party.

Here's the recipe for Cinnamon Pretzels that are so easy to make and a great treat for everyone:

Cinnamon Pretzels 

Here are the ingredients:

Pretzel Twists

Cinnamon

Oil

Sugar

(see recipe for amounts)

Add all ingredients to a big bowl, thoroughly coat pretzels with oil mixture,

and place on a cookie sheet

(or in a roasting pan)

and bake for 20-30 minutes

on 350.

While they are baking

the cinnamon and sugar

bake onto the pretzel

and leave

a sugary coating

that you can actually see

once they are cooked.

Take out of the oven and let cool.

Then place them in a gift tin or container

and you have a great

hostess gift!

And 

there you have it!

All wrapped up and ready to go!

Thanks Cheryl

for a

great meal 

and a fun night!

See ya next year!