Description
These Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful holiday treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey’s Hugs chocolates, and festive M&M’s. Quick to prepare and perfect for gifting or snacking, they bring together sweet and salty flavors with a colorful, festive touch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 bag pretzel snaps (about 16 oz)
- 1 bag Hershey’s Hugs chocolates (10 oz)
- 1 bag 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 don’t overlap for even heating.
- Add Chocolates: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug chocolate directly on top of each pretzel snap, preparing them for melting.
- Warm Chocolate: Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but doesn’t fully melt, providing a creamy center.
- Press M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one Christmas-themed M&M into the center of each softened Hug to add color and extra sweetness.
- Cool to Set: Let the treats cool at room temperature until the chocolate firms up. To speed this up, refrigerate them briefly.
- Serve or Gift: Once set, enjoy these festive pretzel hugs or package them nicely to share as holiday gifts.
Notes
- Do not overbake, or the chocolate will fully melt and lose its shape.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking.
- Substitute M&M’s with other festive candies if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
