Wanted to share a couple of my favorite party recipes. These are a couple of my tried and true treats for holiday parties. Both are quick and can be fixed at the last minute. These are both great for pop in guest. Keep these ingredients on hand during the holidays and you will be covered for last minute snacks.

Moms Trial Mix

1- Large bag of Trail Mix ( cereal, pretzels, nuts, etc)
1- Large bag of plain M & M candies
Optional items: mini marshmallows, chocolate chips or raisins

Mix all together in large bowl and serve. Your guest will think you have baked the trail mix. They would never realize you just opened some bags.

Roaches
1- Lb bacon
1- container pitted dates
Pecans

1. Cut bacon strips in half. 2. Place a date and 2 pecan halves on one end of bacon strip. 3. Roll toward other end, into a roll. Use a toothpick to hold together. 4. Continue until all bacon is rolled into “Roaches”. 5. Bake at 325 until bacon is done.
This is a surprise food that has been a hit with my guest.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!