By Popular Demand - There Is A Reason This Isn't A Cooking Blog

*I've been getting requests and messages for this link. I thought I would repost from last year for my new readers. And also so you guys will stop interrupting my Family Feud games on Facebook for the recipe because you don't know how to use a search function. Enjoy!

That reason would be that I'm not very kitcheny. But when I find something simple, fun and appealing to look at, that I'm also able to say tastes good, I like to pass it along.

I'm not sure the origin of this recipe, so I can't give proper credit. Suffice it to say, it's not my idea and if the real Slim Shady will please stand up, I would love to give credit where it is due.

These treats are highly popular in my circle of friends...er...friend. They are super easy and the kids can help. They love to help! My friends call them Crack Pretzels, because they are highly addictive. But that's not very Christmasy now is it? Nothing seasonal about hittin' the pipe. But my middle child called them Santa Buttons last year. Isn't that so clever? And more colorful and charming than the thought of the local crack ho eatin' my treats?

So, to make Santa Buttons you need:

- waffle pretzels
- Hershey Kisses
- Hershey Hugs
- holiday color M&Ms
- a cookie sheet

Preheat your oven to about 175-200 degrees. I don't know how to make the degrees circle on my keyboard.

Place unbroken waffle pretzels on your cookie sheet. Feed the broken pieces to your dog, your toddler and/or your husband. Put one Kiss on the center of each pretzel. Unwrapped of course. Duh.

Put in the oven. You want them to get soft and melty but not runny. So check after about 3 minutes and every minute after that. I usually check one with a mixing spoon by squooshing it down gently to see if they are ready. You don't want them to be hard in the middle.

When they are squooshable, pull the sheet out of the oven and gently press one M&M into each melty kiss. Not all the way, just a bit. Then put them in the fridge to set....about 10 minutes.

Repeat the steps above with the Hugs but please be warned, the Hugs melt faster than the Kisses.

See how festive they look all mingling together on a tray? These are AWESOME to bag up in holiday treat bags and to give to the neighbors, teachers, coworkers and even that local crack ho.