Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful holiday treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey’s Hugs chocolates, and colorful Christmas-themed M&M’s. This easy-to-make snack offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, ideal for festive gatherings or as charming homemade gifts.
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 ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay out the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they do not overlap for even heating.
- Add Hershey’s Hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug chocolate on top of each pretzel snap, centering it carefully.
- Warm the Chocolate: Bake the pretzels with chocolates in the oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but does not fully melt, creating a perfect base for the M&M’s.
- Press M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press one Christmas-themed M&M into the center of each softened Hershey’s Hug chocolate.
- Set the Treats: Allow the cookies to cool at room temperature until the chocolate firms up again. For faster setting, place them in the refrigerator briefly.
- Serve or Package: Once set, the Christmas Pretzel Hugs are ready to serve or can be packaged beautifully as thoughtful holiday gifts.
Notes
- Use pretzel snaps or any flat pretzels for best results.
- Do not overbake; overheating can cause the chocolate to fully melt and lose shape.
- For quicker firming, refrigerate after pressing the M&M’s.
- Variations: Substitute Christmas-themed M&M’s with other candy-coated chocolates or holiday sprinkles.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to one week.
