Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are delightful holiday treats combining salty mini pretzels with creamy Hershey’s Hugs and festive red and green M&M’s. These easy-to-make candies require just a few ingredients and simple baking to create perfect bite-sized sweets, ideal for gift-giving, cookie trays, or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 bag (about 8 oz) mini pretzel twists or squares
- 1 bag (12 oz) Hershey’s Hugs (milk chocolate + white crème striped candies)
- 1 bag (10 oz) red and green M&M’s (holiday edition)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Arrange pretzels: Spread the mini pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are evenly spaced for uniform melting.
- Add Hershey’s Hugs: Unwrap the Hershey’s Hugs candies and place one on top of each pretzel piece, positioning them at the center.
- Bake the pretzel hugs: Bake in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, just until the Hugs soften and become shiny but do not fully melt or lose their shape.
- Add M&M’s: Immediately remove from the oven and press one red or green M&M into the center of each softened Hug, gently pressing to slightly spread the chocolate.
- Cool and set: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool at room temperature until the chocolate firms up, or speed up the process by transferring them to the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
- Store: Once set, store the treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can use different flavored Hershey’s Hugs or M&M’s colors to customize these treats for other holidays or occasions.
- These bite-sized pretzel hugs make excellent edible gifts and are perfect additions to cookie trays or party snack tables.
- Ensure the oven temperature is low to avoid melting the Hugs too much, preserving their shape and texture.
