Instructions: Place almond bark in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cook until almond bark melts. Dip 10 pretzels, 5 at a time, in almond bark. Remove pretzels, one at a time, with a fork, allowing excess almond bark to drain; place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Immediately arrange 5 coated pretzels, twisted edges out, in a circle with sides joining to form bottom layer of wreath. Quickly repeat process, making a second layer with remaining 5 coated pretzels.

Repeat to assemble about 9 additional pretzel wreaths. Allow coated wreaths to harden. Carefully remove wreaths for wax paper; transfer to wire racks. Using a small brush, spread remaining almond bark over wreaths to provide a thick coating. Allow almond bark to harden. If desired, place chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil, reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts. Drizzle chocolate over wreaths; allow chocolate to harden. Carefully remove wreaths from racks and garnish with cinnamon candies and cherries (attach with melted almond bark or chocolate, if needed).

Yield: 10 wreaths.

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