Reindeer Bites

We've been trying to do a Christmas craft and/or treat every day, usually corresponding with a Christmas movie. And this alone should be why the Pinterest creators should win Nobel Peace Prizes. 

Yesterday, we watched The Grinch (live action with Jim Carrey). Then afterwards, Calen made a Grinch using construction paper and glue (he actually cut it out all on his own, following my drawn-on pattern. Ever taught a lefty how to cut with scissors when you're a righty? It seriously hurts the brain cells). To add to the fun, I did a little questionnaire on the bottom ("how would YOU make the Grinch smile and laugh?"). I cut out Grinch shapes for Camden to glue too but that kid hates sitting still to do crafts like I hate mustard. 

Oh well.

Today, we watched Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (the old school one, with Hermie the dentist elf and Yukon Cornelius) and Calen and I made these Reindeer bite treats. More stupid simple awesomeness from Pinterest:

You will need:

1. Rolos (unwrapped)
2. red M&Ms
3. square pretzels (I accidentally bought buttered ones which I thought would be gross but turned out delish with the chocolate)

Preheat oven to 225. Put square pretzels on cookie sheet, place Rolo on top of each one. Throw in the oven for a whopping two minutes (enough to make the Rolos soft but not melted). Take more square pretzels and break off the corners of them to make "antlers". Shove them in the sides of the Rolos. Add a red M&M. Eat. 

P.S. these are effing delicious. 


And also, Fred zip-lined his way from the dining chandelier to the Christmas tree last night. What a troublesome little turd he is.  

 

 

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