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We’re late this year.  Late on planning presents, behind on digging in to Advent, and tardy at getting our annual thank you gifts made and delivered.  For the past few years we’ve been making a little treat to pass out to those in our community who’ve served and blessed us over the year.  Our favorite librarians, our hard-working girl scout leaders, and friends who share our day to day lives.

Last year we made granola, which was a big hit and also a lot of time in the kitchen.  This year I just couldn’t decide what to do.  Finally I realized all of those tempting recipes for biscotti and handmade ornaments just weren’t practical for our family this Christmas, and I needed to look for simple.

This week I got inspired by an email from Family Fun, a treat most of us have probably sampled, but I’ve never made.  With relief I told my husband we could probably get this done in an hour or two.  My plan was to put 8 pieces in each bag, about 15 bags total. Then Mr. Darcy added on 22 more bags for his co-workers.  Could we still pull this off within a few hours?

Over 300 pieces later, the answer is yes!  My 4, 7, and 9 year old were able to do every part without a problem. From peeling the kisses, spreading out the pretzels, adding the m and m’s, to placing them in the bags.

For the recipe, head over here.

Notes: Try milk chocolate, hugs, or candy cane kisses.  A variety looks pretty in the bag.  The waffle shaped pretzels do work well, but because they were butter flavored, I actually liked the salty taste of the regular shaped mini pretzels better.