Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful and festive holiday treat that combine salty pretzels with smooth, melty chocolate and colorful M&M candies. These easy-to-make bite-sized snacks are perfect for gifting, party platters, or just enjoying a sweet and salty indulgence during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 50 small pretzel twists or squares
- 50 Hershey’s Hugs (or Kisses), unwrapped
- 50 red and green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even heating of each piece.
- Add Chocolate: Place one Hershey’s Hug on top of each pretzel, positioning it firmly so it melts evenly.
- Bake the Pretzel Hugs: Bake in the preheated oven for 4–5 minutes until the chocolate softens and becomes shiny but does not fully melt, which is essential for the next step.
- Add M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one red or green M&M candy into the center of each softened Hug, gently pressing down to spread the chocolate slightly around the candy.
- Cool: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool completely so the chocolate hardens. You can leave them at room temperature for about an hour or refrigerate them for 15–20 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Store: Once firm, store the finished pretzel hugs in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunchiness until serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use holiday-themed M&M’s for a festive and colorful presentation.
- You can substitute Hershey’s Hugs with any flavor of Hershey’s Kisses to vary the flavor profile.
- These treats make excellent gifts when packaged in treat bags or decorative jars.
