I am not a very crafty mom. Thank god for preschool and art and messy paint and clay because that does not happen at home. The craftiest I get is with, surprise surprise, making treats! Luckily, Jack loves to help. However, I am a baker by nature because it's a slow process and allows you to clean as you go, so there's a certain amount of "control" I have to let go of when I let a little one in the kitchen. Sprinkles? Just, breathe, and, clean, later, Siri. These Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzels were a really fun, delicious and MESSY project to do with Jack : )
I got the idea from my friend's Instagram, who happens to be the co-host of the Minneapolis based Twin Cities Live (check out the show and website for more holiday treat ideas). Jack had a blast doing everything himself, with the exception of melting the chocolate (which I did in the microwave for 30 second intervals until smooth). Tip: buy a few bags of pretzels if you're going to make a lot, because many in the bag were broken (I used this brand). Simply spread a small amount of peanut butter on the flat side of each pretzel, add another on top to make a sandwich (flat side to flat side). Dip in melted chocolate, use a spoon to add sprinkles, and place finished product on parchment paper to harden...
(actual recipe here)
