Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. This simple no-fuss recipe combines crunchy pretzel snaps with melty Hershey’s Hugs chocolates and colorful Christmas-themed M&M’s to create a sweet and salty bite-sized snack that’s ideal for gifting or serving at holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 bag of pretzel snaps (about 16 oz)
- 1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs chocolates (10 oz)
- 1 bag of Christmas-themed M&M’s (12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay out the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap so they heat evenly.
- Add Chocolate Hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug on top of each pretzel, positioning each piece carefully to prepare for gentle melting.
- Bake to Soften Chocolate: Bake the pretzels with chocolates for 4-5 minutes just until the chocolate softens but does not fully melt, allowing it to retain its shape while becoming pliable.
- Add M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one Christmas-themed M&M candy into the center of each softened Hug, gently embedding it in the chocolate.
- Cool and Set: Let the pretzel hugs cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens again. For faster setting, place the tray in the refrigerator briefly.
- Serve or Gift: Once set, serve your festive pretzel hugs immediately or package them as charming holiday gifts.
Notes
- Do not overbake as the chocolate should soften but not melt away completely.
- You can substitute Hershey’s Hugs with any similar white and milk chocolate kisses.
- Use seasonal M&M’s to add a festive flair fitting for holidays or events.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
