Description
Pretzel Hugs are a simple and delightful holiday treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey’s hugs, and festive red and green M&M’s. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for parties, gift-giving, or an easy sweet and salty indulgence during the holiday season.
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: Preheat your oven to 200°F to gently soften the chocolate without melting it completely.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and arrange the mini square pretzels in neat rows on top of the mat.
- Add the Hershey’s hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s hug on the center of each pretzel, ensuring they are neatly positioned for even melting.
- Softening the chocolate: Bake the pretzels with chocolate in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until the chocolate is softened but not completely melted flat.
- Add the M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press one M&M on top of each softened Hershey’s hug, embedding the candy into the melted chocolate.
- Cooling and setting: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool at room temperature for the chocolate to harden. For faster setting, place them in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Make ahead: These treats can be made several days in advance. Make sure they are fully set before storing.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 weeks to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Reheating: No reheating needed; enjoy them straight from the container.
- Freezing: Not recommended as freezing may cause pretzels to lose their crispness and soften upon thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
