Rollo Pretzel Candy/Cookie

I got this recipe from a woman standing in line at, where else? The Dollar Store! LOL It is so simple and good...your friends will think you are the consummate gourmet when you let them try this. Add this recipe to your go-to gift giving ideas...

Rollo Pretzel Candy/Cookie

6-8 Packages of Rollos (the caramel, chocolate candy rolls, in the candy bar aisle)
1 package of Snyder's of Hanover "Snaps" Pretzels (I like the "Butter Snaps" variety)
1 package of Pecan Halves

Simply place pretzels on a cookie sheet lined with foil if desired. Place one rollo candy on top of each pretzel. Bake for several minutes on 300 degrees until rollos look like they are just starting to melt. Watch closely, won't take 5 minutes, or so.

Remove from oven and cool...delish!

Chocolate Covered Pecans

People go crazy over this recipe, and it is so easy to do. Plus, pecans help migraine sufferers because they contain selenium, a mineral known to relax constricted blood vessels (the thing that causes migraines. Another good reason to eat this deliciousness!)

Chocolate Covered Pecans

1 Bag of Pecans (about 12 oz.) Locally, I buy pecans at Save-a-Lot or the Dollar Store because they have the best deals on pecans.
1 Bag Milk Chocolate Chips (or semi-sweet, if you prefer)
1 to 2 tsp. Crisco Shortening

Roast pecans in a 250 degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, in an oven proof bowl. Remove from oven and let cool. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and 1 to 2 tsp. shortening in microwave on 50% power for one minute, stir, repeat until chocolate chips are melted (you can use a double-boiler, too, if desired).

Line a cookie sheet with waxed or parchment paper, or aluminum foil.

Mix cooled pecans into melted chocolate. Drop clusters by teaspoon onto paper or foil. Cool in frig. to set, if you can't wait. Store at room temperature. Put into cellophane bags for gift giving, tied with a festive bow or simple, but cute, curly ribbon.
To make more festive, use white chocolate to drizzle lines over each cluster.