Description
Delight in the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat with these Pretzel M&M Hugs. Combining crunchy mini pretzels, smooth Hershey’s Hugs chocolates, and colorful red and green M&M’s, this festive recipe is quick to make and ideal for Christmas parties, gifting, or adding a cheerful touch to your cookie trays.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Base
- 48 mini pretzel twists or squares
Chocolate
- 48 Hershey’s Hugs chocolates (unwrapped)
Topping
- 48 red and green holiday M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay out 48 mini pretzel twists or squares in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Place Hugs: Unwrap the Hershey’s Hugs chocolates and place one on top of each pretzel piece evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, just until the Hugs begin to soften and develop a glossy appearance while still holding their shape.
- Add M&Ms: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately press one holiday red or green M&M into the center of each softened Hug, gently pressing down to set.
- Cool and Set: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for an additional 10 to 15 minutes to let the chocolates fully set and harden.
- Store: Once firm, store the Pretzel M&M Hugs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Customize the M&M colors for various holidays or special occasions to suit your theme.
- Experiment with Hershey’s Kisses or Rolos instead of Hugs for a different flavor and texture.
- These treats are perfect for holiday gift boxes, cookie trays, or festive party snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
