Description
Pretzel Hugs are a delightful and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a sweet and salty snack. Mini pretzels topped with melty Hershey’s hugs and colorful red and green M&M’s create a simple yet irresistible bite-sized candy. This recipe is quick to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any party or snack time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 84 square mini pretzels
- 84 Hershey’s hugs, unwrapped
- 84 M&M’s, red and green
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°F to gently warm the chocolate without melting it completely.
- Prepare pretzels: Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and arrange the square mini pretzels in neat rows, fitting all 84 pretzels onto the sheet.
- Add Hershey’s hugs: Unwrap the Hershey’s hugs and place one hug in the center of each pretzel square.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until the chocolate softens but does not flatten completely.
- Add M&M’s topping: Remove the pan from the oven and gently press one red or green M&M onto the center of each softened Hershey’s hug.
- Cool and set: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. For faster setting, place them in the refrigerator or freezer briefly.
Notes
- Storage: Pretzel Hugs can be made several days in advance. Store in an airtight container covered in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks to maintain freshness.
- Reheating: No reheating is necessary; enjoy straight from the container.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as freezing may cause the pretzels to soften upon thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pretzel Hug
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
