Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs are an easy, festive holiday treat combining sweet Hershey’s Hugs, salty pretzel snaps, and colorful M&M’s for the perfect Christmas snack. Great for holiday gifting or party snacks, these bite-sized treats are quick to make and loved by all!
Ingredients
1 bag of pretzel snaps (about 16 oz)
1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs chocolates (10 oz)
1 bag of M&M’s (Christmas-themed, 12 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzel snaps in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Place one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug on each pretzel.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes until the chocolate is softened but not melted.
- Remove from the oven and gently press one M&M into the center of each softened Hug.
- Let cool at room temperature until the chocolate sets. For quicker cooling, refrigerate briefly.
- Serve, or package as gifts once set.
Notes
For variation, try using different flavors of Hershey’s Kisses, such as caramel or dark chocolate.
Store pretzel hugs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
These treats can also be frozen for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 24 pretzel hugs
- Calories: 50 kcal per pretzel hug