Description

Pretzel M&M Hugs are a delightful and festive treat combining salty pretzels with creamy Hershey’s Hugs chocolates and colorful Milk Chocolate M&M’s. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you crave a sweet and salty indulgence. Easy to make with just three main ingredients and a little oven time, they offer a fun and visually appealing way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Pretzels

70 square pretzels (do NOT use butter snaps)

Chocolate

70 Hershey’s Hugs chocolates (unwrapped, nearly 1 full 12 oz package)
70 Milk Chocolate M&M’s (preferably from red and green Christmas package)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Arrange 70 square pretzels in a single layer on the lined cookie sheet.
Add Hershey’s Hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hugs chocolate on top of each pretzel, evenly spaced for easy baking.
Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch the chocolates closely; they should become shiny and soft but must not melt completely or lose their shape.
Top with M&M’s: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven carefully. Immediately place one Milk Chocolate M&M in the center of each softened Hug chocolate. Gently press down on the M&M so it spreads the Hug chocolate slightly, creating a smooth surface.
Set the Chocolate: Transfer the pretzel treats to the freezer or refrigerator and let them sit for 5 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
Store: Once set, store the Pretzel M&M Hugs in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Notes

Do not use butter snap pretzels, as they lack the structural integrity needed for this treat.
Watch the chocolates carefully while baking to avoid melting them completely; they should simply soften and become shiny.
For a festive look, use seasonal colored M&M’s during holidays.
These treats can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days or refrigerated to prolong freshness.
Feel free to experiment with different colored or flavored M&M’s for customization.