M&M Pretzel Hugs are a delightful combination of sweet and salty, making them a perfect addition to your holiday snacks. These easy Christmas treats are not only fun to make but also add a festive touch to any Christmas party food spread.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these cute Christmas treats that everyone will love. They make excellent Christmas treats to make with kids and are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings.
Easy M&M Pretzel Hugs Recipe
This recipe features pretzel hugs topped with melted chocolate and colorful M&M candies. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and makes a great addition to your collection of holiday appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of square pretzels
- 1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs chocolates
- 1 bag of M&M candies (holiday colors)
- Parchment paper for lining the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the square pretzels on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Add Hugs: Unwrap the Hershey’s Hugs and place one on top of each pretzel.
- Melt Chocolate: Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chocolates are just softened but not melted.
- Top with M&Ms: Remove from the oven and immediately press an M&M candy into the center of each Hug.
- Cool: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool completely at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 pretzel hugs
- Calories: 50 kcal per hug
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
