Chocolate Pretzel Buttons

It would be a true statement to say that I have increased web browsing activity during midterm week. It would only make sense that, with my increased web browsing activity, I would stumble across more recipes that I want to try. Last week was no exception to this logic. If I had to learn one thing while studying for midterms, it was how to make these chocolate pretzel buttons. 

Peppermint Patty Surprise

I was a little disappointed I didn't get to do as much baking as I wanted for this year's Christmas festivities. Sometimes it's not so much about having enough time to bake, but not having enough people to share the goodies with! I've been eying this recipe from Rachel Ray's EveryDay magazine for the longest time and have been dying to get a chance to whip these out of the oven. So when my long-time-no-see high school friends called me up to hang out with them today, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to make these pepperminty bundles. These cookies are sure to satisfy my Christmas cravings until the next year!