"It's Christmastime in the city" and I'm a big fan of it.
Even though window displays are lovely and super artistic, I enjoy the things that appear that aren't there the rest of the year. I mean, there's ALWAYS window displays in NYC. However, there isn't always giant candy cane wreaths hanging off buildings.
Or giant wreaths hanging inside buildings.
I do have to admit I had fun taking funky photos of the Bergdorf windows and the reflections that my camera picked up. For instance, this mannequin with a beautiful red gown looks like she's flying up through the buildings on Fifth Avenue.
Oh, and if anyone wants to get me a new gown to sing in, this one looks LOVELY.
Having the city decorated from top to bottom makes me feel like I'm walking in a winter wonderland, even if there isn't any snow yet.
As for food, here's another festive recipe. In fact, I'm taking it to a holiday party tonight. That is if I can stop myself from eating them all. They are REALLY good (and nicely refreshing after so many other heavy treats.)
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels (found on Baking Junkie)
1 (16 oz) bag pretzel twists
⅔ cup vegetable oil
½ cup sugar2 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Pour pretzels into a roasting pan. In a medium sized bowl mix together vegetable oil, cinnamon and sugar. Pour over pretzels and stir to coat. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, removing twice to stir.
Erika's Extra: I didn't come close to using the whole 16 oz of pretzels. Half a bag seemed perfect for me.
Bake well and prosper!
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Oh, these are fab. I never would have thought you could pimp out pretzels like this :D, great idea! I adore anything cinnamony. Its just so sweet and warming :). Speaking of sweet daaaaaahling, I want that gown too. Maybe we can both wear it (but I dont want to sing in mine LOL--I am good at a lot of things, but singing is most definitely not one of them ;)).
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
wow NY is so beautiful during x'mas seasons!
ReplyDeletelooks like an addictive snack - when i have to take something truly delicious to a party, i usually end up standing next to it all night nibbling away. doesn't sound right tho to eat your own food lol.
I love NY...been there during summer. I can Christmas in NY will be fantastic. Love your idea of adding sugar to the crunchy pretzels...delicious :D
ReplyDeleteHH - Yes! Let's share the dress. I hope we are the same size! ;)
ReplyDeleteVivienne - There is nothing wrong with standing next to your creation and eating it the whole night (seeing it's probably the best thing out there.)
Zoe - You've got to visit NY fo the holidays. It's cold, but beautiful.
Mmm, these sound good! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePretzels with sugar and cinnamon sounds perfect for Christmas snack :)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be in NY for Christmas! Looks gorgeous!
Tiffany & Selba - thanks! I loved these and could have eaten the whole batch, but gracefully restrained from doing so.
ReplyDeleteJust made these! Not only are they yummy, but they smell so wonderful while baking. I'm thinking you could really add all kinds of spices with the oil.
ReplyDeleteJulio's mom - Ooo! That got my mind a'thinking. Hmmm...brown sugar would be good too...maybe.
ReplyDeletemust. make. pretzels. mmmmmm
ReplyDeletedid you use less oil when you only made 1/2 the bag of pretzels?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous - I actually made the whole amount of oil and sugar and cinnamon, but when I was pouring over the pretzels I did not use the whole amount.
ReplyDeleteare these salted pretzels?
ReplyDeleteYep! Salted pretzels. Then you get a nice salty and sweet taste. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe! Thanks for posting!!
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned you only used about 8oz of pretzels - did you end up halving the oil, sugar and cinnamon or no?
ReplyDeleteThanks for this amazing recipe! I added it to my blog, with a link to here. Hope you don't mind! And again thanks for the great recipe... I love the mix of salty and sweet flavors!
ReplyDeletei have these in the oven now. used the whole bag of pretzels and all the sauce. taking them to our church potluck today. i don't expect them to last :-)
ReplyDeleteHad these at a friend's house today as an afternoon snack with my 2 year old....soooo yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteBaking now! Smell so NICE! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! I replaced the vegetable oil with coconut oil. Put the full 16 oz of pretzels in a bowl, poured the "sauce" over it and tossed. These are SO delicious!
ReplyDelete@MamaJen...Thanks, I was just wondering if I could sub coconut oil or butter for the oil. I'm not a big fan of veg. oil. These sound wonderful! Thanks Erica.
ReplyDeleteThese were tasty and the house smelled amazing!
ReplyDeletegotta admit. i am a bit disappointed with these. not enough cinnamon flavor. i think next time i try them, i will sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar while they are still warm.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try these!
ReplyDeleteDo these store well? I'd like to make them ahead for a party a few days from now.
ReplyDeleteI've had them around my apartment for a couple of days at a time and they seem to hold up well. Definitely best day of though.
ReplyDeleteI would use this yummy nut mix for a party treat that tastes better after a couple of days: http://lifestooshorttoskipdessert.blogspot.com/2011/01/potpourri-buttered-rosemary-orange-nuts.html
These pretzels look festive and delicious! (I just came across your blog on Pinterest.) I hope I can try these out soon. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Leslie
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know we featuring you in our Favorite Find Fridays post today over at Whimsically Homemade. We're using one of your pictures and are linking back to you. If that's a problem let us know and we'll remove it immediately. Thanks for your great inspiration!
ReplyDeletedefinitely going to try these :)
ReplyDeleteWonder if you can do this using Xylitol (natural sweetner) instead of sugar as I'm prediabetic. Anybody know? Anybody tried this way?
ReplyDeleteMay try it with my kids anyway for a different snack to have on hand. Something to do over Thanksgiving break :)
DeleteCC - I've never usued Xylitol. Let me know if you try it and it turns out well.
ReplyDeleteI think I will make these this week... I will be making sugar/cut out cookies and a couple other treats for " holiday " plates... Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete~LC
Made these this morning only used butter instead of oil and while still warm used mccormick/cinnamon sugar grinder for alittle more sweetness...turned out great.Thanks soo much...
ReplyDeleteYum! Pati, Butter sounds good!
ReplyDeleteDo you bake them covered or uncovered?
ReplyDeleteUncovered. You do move them around half way through though to help heat evenly.
ReplyDeleteI've been making these for a few years now. I add a 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper for a little zip. Yummy
ReplyDeleteOoo! Ground pepper with this recipe sounds great! Maybe I'll make it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm sounds soooo good, now trying to figure out what other flavors would work well too, maybe a pizza flavored pretzel? Gonna try these first, thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteHow do these keep? I would like to use them for my student's treat bags this Christmas. I would be making today but not giving them out until another 4 days.
ReplyDeleteI think the pretzels are best within 3 days of making them. I feel like they start getting stale/or mushy. But then again, they are such a hit that they never seem to be around for more than 2 days. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know what I did wrong! I followed the recipe and instructions and this is what happened; my mixture was very gooey (not sure if it was suppose to be) poured it over my pretzels checked on it 10 minutes later most of the gooey stuff sunk to the bottom of the pan...it was a big thick gooey burning mess! :( I just wasted a whole bag of pretzels! :(
ReplyDeleteThese are so good! I made them for a church event and several people asked for the recipe. I'm also doing them and putting them in bags for Christmas gifts for my neighbors. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to make these! Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThese were the bomb!! Thanks for the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Glad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteThe oil makes these taste funny maybe butter next time but my kids love them!
ReplyDeletePerfect! My kids loved this sweet spin on one of their favorite salty treats :)
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