Holiday Party Recipes

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels are a classic party favorite

As the holiday season approaches, parties and get-togethers between family and friends are in full swing. Which also means you are going to have to break out your pots and pans in order to make delicious and festive holiday entrees that will impress your fellow party-goers.

“My favorite thing to eat during the holidays are the cookies,” said Lisa Sprague, the Dean’s Secretary at Lakes Community High School. “I can’t cook so I mostly make things that are really easy,” Sprague said.

While some people are experts in the kitchen, there are others who struggle in the cooking department, but that does not mean they cannot still make a dessert or appetizer that is holiday party appropriate!

“I like to buy the cookie dough from the grocery store that are already made and pretend I made them” said Helen Tsipopelas, staff member at Lakes Community High School.

To help ease the pressure of making an elaborate and complicated holiday treat that many of us cannot do, here are some fun, festive and easy holiday recipes perfect for any occasion.

1.Frosty the Snowman on a Stick

What you need:

  • Marshmallows
  • White Chocolate
  • Pretzel arms
  • Candy corn nose
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Kabob skewers

How to make:

  1. Stick a marshmallow (or however many you want) onto a wooden kabob skewer.
  2. Melt white chocolate in the microwave until it is completely liquified.
  3. Place two small pretzel sticks into the sides of the marshmallow to give your snowman some arms.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate only over the marshmallow(s).
  5. Before the chocolate hardens, place two mini chocolate chip eyes and a candy corn nose onto your snowman’s face.
  6. Let the chocolate harden. Happy Birthday Frosty!
  1. Festive Guacamole

What you need:

  • Ripe avocados
  • Tomatos
  • White onions
  • Taco seasoning (optional)
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt

How to make:

  1. Cut open avocados and take out pit.
  2. Scoop avocado out and crush with a fork until creamy with some chunks (or however you like your guac).
  3. Add 1 ½ tomatoes (diced).
  4. Add 1 onion diced or minced.
  5. Add 1 cap full of lemon juice.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon of taco seasoning.
  7. Add a Pinch of salt.
  8. Serve with any chips you like (Red, green, and black chips to add a festive touch).
  1. Traditional Chocolate Covered Pretzels A( Party Favorite!)

What you need:

  • Pretzels
  • Chocolate (White, Milk, or Dark)
  • Sheet of Wax Paper
  • Sprinkles

How to make:

  1. Melt chocolate of your choice until liquified.
  2. Using your fingers or tongs, pick up a pretzel and dip it into the chocolate, making sure it is completely covered.
  3. Lay the pretzels down on a sheet of wax paper to dry and harden.

4. Add some sprinkles, M&M’s, or any other candy to decorate your masterpiece. Enjoy!