Description
Pretzel M&M Hugs are a delightful and festive snack perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a crunchy pretzel base topped with melty Hershey's Hugs chocolates and colorful Milk Chocolate M&M's, this easy no-fuss recipe combines sweet and salty flavors in a fun bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 70 square pretzels (do NOT use butter snaps)
- 70 Hershey's Hugs chocolates (from nearly 1 full 12 oz package), unwrapped
- 70 Milk Chocolate M&M's (used red and green Christmas package)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels: Lay out 70 square pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Add Hershey's Hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey's Hugs chocolate on top of each pretzel.
- Bake Pretzels and Chocolate: Bake the pretzels in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, just until the Hugs chocolate is shiny and soft but not melted thoroughly to the point of losing its shape.
- Top with M&M's: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and immediately press one Milk Chocolate M&M into the center of each softened Hug, gently pressing down to spread the chocolate around.
- Chill and Set: Place the cookie sheet in the freezer or refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Store: Once set, store the pretzel M&M Hugs in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Do not use butter snaps pretzels as they can melt or become soggy during baking; use square pretzels for best results.
- Monitor the chocolates carefully while baking; overheating can cause the candies to lose their shape completely.
- Press the M&M's gently so the Hug chocolate spreads but does not overflow untidily.
- These treats can be stored at room temperature for a day or two but refrigerate for longer freshness.
- This recipe is great for a holiday party and can be customized with different colored M&M's for various occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel with candy
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
