Description
M&M Pretzel Hugs are a delightful and easy-to-make holiday treat featuring salty pretzels topped with creamy Hershey’s Hugs chocolates and colorful M&Ms. Perfect as a sweet and salty snack or a festive addition to your dessert table, these little bites combine crunchy, melty, and chewy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 50 square pretzels
- 50 Hershey’s Hugs chocolates, unwrapped
- 50 M&Ms (holiday color preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay the square pretzels in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap.
- Add Chocolates: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug atop each pretzel, centering it for even melting.
- Bake Chocolate: Bake in the oven for 4 to 6 minutes until the chocolate looks shiny and soft but is not fully melted. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Add M&Ms: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Immediately press one M&M onto the center of each softened chocolate hug. If the chocolate isn’t soft enough, return the baking sheet to the oven for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pretzel hugs cool completely on the baking sheet so the chocolate can harden and hold the candy together. Once cooled, store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use square pretzels to create a perfect base that holds the chocolate and M&M securely.
- Choose M&Ms that suit the occasion, such as red and green for Christmas or orange and black for Halloween.
- Do not overbake the chocolate; it should be soft and shiny, not fully melted or runny.
- Store the finished pretzel hugs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- These treats can be made ahead of time and wrapped as edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: M&M Pretzel Hugs, holiday treats, easy snacks, sweet and salty, Hershey's Hugs, pretzel snacks, Christmas recipes
