Garlic Pretzels, Mary Kate Murphy

GARLIC PRETZELS

Silent night? Not so much when you’re making this recipe. Smashing pretzels is loud BUT can be a great way to get kiddos involved in kitchen. Also doubles as a ~fun~ way to wake your partner or roommate after a long winter’s nap. They won’t be mad—these pretzels are that yummy.

Ingredients:

• 3 boxes or bags of hard pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces • 2 packages ranch dressing mix • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning • 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons dill weed • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • 1 ½ to 2 cups oil of choice (I normally use olive oil or vegetable oil)

Instructions:

1. Smash those pretzels! (Do it while they are still in the box or bag for less mess.) 2. 2Combine ranch mix and oil; add seasonings 3. Pour over pretzels; stir to coat. 4. Place in warm oven (250 degrees) for approximately 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Cool. Store in airtight container.

Note: This recipe makes A LOT of pretzels. I normally make it for our family Christmas Eve gathering of 40-some people, and we always have leftovers.