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So, I think that edible gifts are probably some of the best.
Especially if they contain chocolate, coconut and coconut caramel. I mean really, does it get any better? Plus, I feel like when you make something with your hands, it really shows that you spent some time thinking and creating a gift that the receiver will enjoy.
Kind of cheesy, but true. Homemade is always the best… unless of course it’s that new, crazy expensive lens I am dying to get… hint, hint mom.
Anyway, I read a comment from Friday’s post that said my Christmas spirit was contagious and when I read it, I thought, “YES, that is exactly what I want”. Like it made me so excited to think that I was making others excited about Christmas too! Of course I did not know that was what I was going for until I read that comment, but once I did, it all made sense to me.
I love, love, love being able to really get into the holidays and without a doubt Christmas is my favorite. It’s the cozy white snow (which we desperately need more of – melting 🙁 our house is in a very sunny spot), red and green colors, a classic decorated christmas tree (I am a classic girl all the way, white lights and homemade ornaments and a little bit of sparkle), fire going, hot chocolate and a side of cookies, Christmas music and just general “down time” with the family. The down time with the family does not actually happen until like Christmas Eve, but still, I love it. Unfortunately, this December is just a little TOO busy. I am trying my best to jam in as much Christmas goodies as possible though. BUT I am keeping them simple. Well, most of them anyway….I may have a couple special things planned.
These cute little bites have been in my head, just floating around and waiting to be made, for forever now. I was waiting until just this time to share them because well, anything involving chocolate covered pretzels, coconut and caramel reminds me of Christmas, and things that seem Christmassy to me must are meant to be shared in December.
It’s this weird rule I have had since I was a kid. No Christmas until December. Trust me you do not want to know the full story.
Of course, I pretty much break my own rule every year by listening to Christmas music in November, but I just can’t help it! Ok and maybe this year we got our tree a little bit early. Oh jeez. I guess I am breaking all my stupid rules.
The older I get the more I give in. Christmastime is too short and rules are no fun anyway!
I made these chocolate covered pretzel presents on Friday and they are so easy. AND so perfect for packaging up as gifts or having sit out at a holiday party. People can just pop them into their mouths. Maybe one or two before dinner, then as a sneak off to the bathroom mid-dinner treat, and of course the totally appropriate – after dinner sweet… yep, I’d be eating them throughout the night.
The base starts with a pretzel, then you just add a little of the coconut caramel mixture, top with another pretzel, dip in chocolate and top with a few grains of sea salt. You could also add an almond or pecan on top if you like. Like I said, pretty easy!
I have to warn you though, these are addicting. You cannot just have one. If you are making these as gifts, I’d double – or even triple – the recipe. Trust me, you will want, no NEED, some for yourself, really you will!
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Now let’s go do some awesome gifting!
These sound yummy, however, not everyone in my family loves coconut (other than me!), if I omit the shredded coconut do I need to make any adjustments? Thank you!
Hi Cheryl,
You can go ahead and skip the coconut. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
These look so pretty and delicious! For the shredded coconut, do you prefer sweetened or unsweetened? Thank you.
Hey Sheena,
I like to use unsweetened. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
I’ve made lots of your recipes and they have all been wonderful. My daughter got me one of your cookbooks for Christmas. This is the only recipe I’ve tried that I wasn’t successful with. I tried about three times to make the caramel, but when I put the milk in, the caramel turned into a lump. Is the sugar dry when it’s in the skillet? how do you keep it from crystallizing? Thanks-Nancy Smith
Hi Nancy! So sorry you are having some trouble!! Next time, try allowing the caramel to cool 5 minutes before adding the milk and make sure the milk is at room temp and not cold. I think this should solve the issue. The caramel will still bubble up, but just keep whisking over low heat and I think it will loosen right up for you. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and Happy New Year! xTieghan
Help! When I added the coconut milk to melted sugar mixture the caramel seized up (twice!).This did not happen the first time I made these. The coconut milk was room temp. both times.
HI! Sounds like the sugar is still too hot. Let the sugar cool for 5-10 minutes before adding in the cream. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
Do you have to use Rum, if so would Rum extract work? If yes, how much to use of it? Look forward to making recipe, they look so yummy. Thanks
Hi Donna! I would recommend just omitting the rum. lease let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
Hi!
My caramel keeps seizing up on me. All the sugar recrystalizes and makes one big hard rock when I add the coconut milk. Any suggestions?
Hi Colleen, is the caramel smooky when you add the milk? If so it sounds like the sugar has been heated too much and is too hot. I recommend starting over and slowly cooking the sugar down until it has melted, then add the milk. Really hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much and happy Holidays!! xTieghan ?