Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a festive and delicious holiday treat featuring crunchy pretzel snaps topped with melted Hershey’s Hugs chocolates and colorful Christmas-themed M&M’s. Quick to prepare and perfect for parties, gift-giving, or holiday snacking, these bite-sized sweets combine sweet and salty flavors with a fun seasonal twist.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Add Chocolate: Unwrap each Hershey’s Hug and place one on top of each pretzel snap.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes until the Hershey’s Hugs chocolates soften but do not fully melt, becoming easy to spread but still maintaining shape.
- Top with M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press one Christmas-themed M&M into the center of each softened chocolate Hug, creating a colorful and festive topping.
- Cool: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool at room temperature until the chocolate sets. For faster setting, place them briefly in the refrigerator.
- Serve or Package: Once the chocolate has hardened, serve immediately or package them as delightful holiday gifts.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Watch the chocolate closely while baking to prevent it from fully melting and losing shape.
- You can use different themed M&M’s for other occasions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate to keep the chocolate firm.
- These treats are best enjoyed within a few days for optimal freshness.
