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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Recipe⁣ ⁣ ½ cup granulated sugar (about 3 1/2 ounces; 100 grams)⁣ 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon⁣ 5 cups small pretzel twists or sticks⁣ ¼ cup butter, melted (2 ounces; 56 grams)⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.⁣ ⁣ Stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.⁣ ⁣ Place the pretzels in a large bowl. Add melted butter. Stir until the butter coats the pretzels and there’s no butter in the bottom of the bowl. Add the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Stir gently to coat the pretzels.⁣ ⁣ Spread pretzels onto a baking sheet. Bake until the sugar bubbles and pretzels are brown, about 10 minutes.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the oven and let pretzels cool on the pan. Once the pretzels are cool, break apart.⁣ ⁣ Store pretzels in an airtight container for up to one week.⁣ #EasyRecipe #homemadefood #dessert

Bite-Size Christmas Cracker Candy ⁣ This is your annual reminder to make this recipe! ⁣ ⁣ For the Candy⁣ 1 cup butter (8 ounces; 226 grams)⁣ 1 cup light brown sugar (7 ½ ounces; 212 grams)⁣ 1 (9 ounce) bag large oyster crackers, see note⁣ 1 (6 ounce) can lightly salted almonds, chopped⁣ ⁣ For the Topping⁣ 3 tablespoons granulated sugar⁣ 1 teaspoon cinnamon⁣ 1 cup chocolate chips (about 6 ounces; 170 grams)⁣ ⁣ Note: Premium Oyster crackers work best. ⁣ ⁣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large (18×13-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil.⁣ ⁣ In a medium heavy bottom saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When it reaches a boil, cook for two minutes. Use a timer for this step. You don’t want the syrup to burn.⁣ ⁣ Carefully remove the pan from the heat. Stir the oyster crackers and chopped almonds together with the syrup. You can do this in the pan if it’s large enough or in a large heat-proof bowl.⁣ ⁣ Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.⁣ ⁣ Bake for eight minutes. The syrup should bubble gently.⁣ ⁣ While the candy bakes, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.⁣ ⁣ Remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar and chocolate chips evenly over the crackers. Let sit for about three minutes or until the chocolate chips soften. Stir gently to coat the crackers with the melted chocolate chips.⁣ ⁣ If the chocolate chips didn’t soften, place the pan back into the warm oven for a few minutes.⁣ ⁣ Let the candy cool. Transfer to a container with a lid and store for up to one week.⁣ #EasyRecipe #christmascandy #homemadefood #dessert

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread⁣ I share this recipe every Thanksgiving! Like the cranberry spread, it’s tradition. Enjoy!⁣ ⁣ 1 cup washed fresh or frozen cranberries⁣ ½ cup water⁣ ¼ cup granulated sugar⁣ ½ teaspoon cinnamon⁣ ¼ teaspoon salt⁣ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar⁣ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper⁣ zest of one orange, about 2 teaspoons⁣ 8 ounces softened cream cheese⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Combine cranberries, water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.⁣ ⁣ Remove cranberry sauce from the heat. Cool for 5 minutes. Add the vinegar, black pepper, and orange zest. Stir to combine.⁣ ⁣ Spread softened cream cheese onto a plate. ⁣ ⁣ Top with the homemade cranberry sauce. Serve with cracker and/or apple slices.⁣ #thanksgiving #snacks #cranberry #EasyRecipe

Simple Clam Dip. This is the original recipe. You can always add a little hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper. Enjoy! #thanksgiving #snacks #diprecipe #EasyRecipe