We went to our very first “Ugly Sweater Party” this past weekend! Can you believe that! I’ve seen photos and blog posts about ugly sweater parties before but I had never heard of anyone I knew having one and we certainly hadn’t been invited to one!
I had an idea of what to wear but to be honest, I was secretly freaking out over this ugly sweater thing. Where do I find an ugly sweater? Do I have to make my own ugly sweater. Does it have to be a sweater?
As you can see, I over think EVERYTHING. *my poor, poor husband*
So Saturday, while I worked on these Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites to take to the party and finished up a few other projects, BigBear ran all over town in search of Ugly Sweaters for the party.
He truly is the best guy ever haha. He literally went to 11 stores looking for Ugly Sweaters. However, the only Ugly Christmas Sweaters he found were like $50 …. mmmm … Thanks but no Thanks.
He called me and I reminded him that I had seen some “Build your own ugly sweater” kits at Target, but of course once he got there they were all sold out. So we had to get a little creative.
He grabbed a “Make your own felt tree kit” from Target, some blue mini ornaments, bows and 2 red sweatshirts and brought it all home to me with a packet of glue sticks in hand.
Oh and look at that wine bottle “ugly sweater” that he bought me while he was at Target. It was for the wine that I took to the party haha. It was perfect. (My wine bottle opener set is modeling it below)
So with my crafty tool box, glue gun and sweatshirts, I sat down and started to work on our Ugly Sweaters.
I really wish I had taken more photos! What’s wrong with me! Matt and Paige had a photo booth section set up and everything and I just didn’t take advantage of it! I totally regret it but at least I remembered to snap a photo or two of our Ugly Sweaters (even if they’re blurry!) **Craft Tip** — Pipe Cleaners are PERFECT for creating cursive letters and hot glue really does stick to t-shirts! (I had my doubts)
I had a lot of fun and it was nice to do something different but let me just tell you, *between you and I* wearing an ugly Christmas sweater had my anxiety going through the roof! 🙂
I’ll admit that I’m a little picky when it comes to clothes, so wearing something that was SUPPOSE to be ugly was mmm….interesting. haha
But onto the Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites !
I had debated on if I should even make these for the party because they’re just so dang simple. (I know right….that’s a silly reason to NOT make something)
I’m glad I ended up making them though! These Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites were a huge hit at the party and I watched people sneaking over for handfuls of them throughout the evening. Most of the guest would eat a few and then say something like “Move those away from me because I can’t stop eating them.” — I call that a WIN!
I posted a photo of them on some of my social media accounts while I was making them and loved hearing about how much people loved these little bites and how they make them each year!
After you make a batch you’ll understand why they’re loved so much!!
Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites
Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites
These Chocolate Kiss Pretzel Bites are little pretzel squares that are topped with chocolate kisses, melted in the oven and then topped with sweet chocolate candies! They're the perfect sweet and salty dessert!
Ingredients
- 120 square pretzels (I used Snyder's Waffle Square Pretzels)
- 1 bags Mint Holiday M&Ms
- 120 Hershey Kisses (I used 60 Regular Kisses and 60 Candy Cane Kisses)
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 250F.
Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Lay square pretzel out onto baking sheet.
Top each square pretzel with a chocolate kiss.
Place into a pre-heated oven for 4-5 minutes.
Remove from oven and press a M&M onto each Chocolate Kiss.
Place try into the fridge for 2-3 hours to harden.
Savory Simple says
These are so perfect for the holidays!
A Family Feast says
Love the salty- sweet combo!
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
These are so cute and you and your hubby in those sweaters are even cuter!
Amanda ( The Kitcheneer) says
These are so adorably perfect for Christmas!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I love the festive colors!! These are so easy that I just might be able to squeeze them in for this year’s Christmas celebration 🙂
Heather | girlichef.com says
Looooove it! I’m a fool for ugly sweater everything! My brother and I were just talking about having a party next year. Love your sweaters, the wine sweater, and these fun pretzel bites (which totally match the theme). 🙂
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
You guys are so cute!! These babies are always a hit with the kiddos – so festive!!
Kate@Diethood says
LOL!!! I love love looooove your sweaters!! I couldn’t find one, either, so I went to Walgreens and picked up an ugly Christmas sweatshirt… it was a hit at the party. 😀 Now…. how about a tray of your delicious beauties!? I’d inhale ’em all!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Perfect ugly sweaters and perfect pretzel bites!
Renee Goerger says
I love how festive your pretzel bites are, but what I really love is how festive your Christmas sweaters are! You two are so adorable!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Hahaha I love that you just made your own ugly sweater. Probably WAY cheaper! These little bites are perfect too. I make them a lot at Christmas and everyone goes crazy for them!
Eclectic Recipes says
These little treats look like they were perfect at the party, and y’alls sweaters are adorable!
Ginny McMeans says
First of all, you guys are a crack up with your ugly Christmas sweaters. You also did such a great job! Secondly, who could resist popping one of those treats in their mouth. Looks great!
Beate @ The Not So Cheesy Kitc says
Love the photo of your sweaters – they look awesome and much better than the ones in the stores. The other day I saw a polar bear sweater selling for about $75 but it was not marked as an ugly sweater so there still must be enough people out there loving sweaters like that…
Oh and yes, the pretzel bites look fantastic – now why oh why are the dark chocolate kisses not dairy free because I know that my girlies would just love them.
CookinCanuck says
Your ugly sweaters are awesome! And these treats are just too cute for words. My kids would really enjoy making these.
bellalimento says
Those sweaters and these candies are all kinds of awesome!
Lauren @ HealthyDelish says
your sweaters are pretty adorable.
lindsay cotter says
love love! i have time to make these too! yay
Amanda says
LOL This is the best post. Great recipe too!!
Serena Bakes says
Oh my goodness! You both are adorable! Love the ugly sweaters you made and the pretzel I can’t wait to make!
Olivia @ livforcake says
Such a great idea! Love how easy these are to make.
Lemons for Lulu says
I love these, they are easy enough for the kids to do too!
Florentina says
I’m all about those bites and the ugly Christmas sweaters. I wanna have an ugly Christmas sweater party this year so bad and everyone invite told me they don’t have ugly sweaters. Can you even believe it ? Lol
Royce Wohl says
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Judy Jewell says
These could be used for any season by changing the colors of candies. Imagine taking tons of a snack that literally took minutes to make!!
judy jewell says
These could be used all year by changing the colors of the candies and even pretzel shapes. Imagine taking tons of a snack that only took a few minutes to throw together!!
Angie says
You’re so right! Endless possibilities!