Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Christmas Pretzel Hugs are an easy, festive holiday treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey’s Hugs, and colorful M&M’s. This sweet and salty bite-sized treat is perfect for gifting or holiday parties, and it only takes a few minutes to make!

Christmas Pretzel Hugs

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Christmas Pretzel Hugs are an easy, festive holiday treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey’s Hugs, and colorful M&M’s. This sweet and salty bite-sized treat is perfect for gifting or holiday parties, and it only takes a few minutes to make!

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 60square pretzels(like Snyder’s Snaps)
• 60Hershey’s Hugs, unwrapped
• 60red and green M&M’s

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet:Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
3. Assemble the Pretzel Hugs:Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug in the center of each pretzel.
4. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug in the center of each pretzel.
5. Melt the Chocolate:Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the chocolate is soft and glossy but still holds its shape (do not let it fully melt)​​.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the chocolate is soft and glossy but still holds its shape (do not let it fully melt)​​.
7. Add the M&M’s:Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Quickly press one M&M into the center of each softened Hug, gently spreading the chocolate. Let the pretzels sit at room temperature until set, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process​.
8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Quickly press one M&M into the center of each softened Hug, gently spreading the chocolate. Let the pretzels sit at room temperature until set, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process​.
9. Serve or Store:Once the chocolate has set, transfer the pretzel hugs to an airtight container. They are ready to serve or can be packaged for gifting.
10. Once the chocolate has set, transfer the pretzel hugs to an airtight container. They are ready to serve or can be packaged for gifting.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Variations: Try using Hershey’s Kisses or different colored M&M’s for other holidays. You can also swap the pretzel shape for twists or stars.