Description
These Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors that make for the perfect festive treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these tasty morsels that are great for holiday parties or as homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
Pretzel Hugs:
- 1 bag (about 50) square pretzels (such as Snap Pretzels)
Hershey’s Hugs Candies:
- 1 bag (12 oz) Hershey’s Hugs candies, unwrapped
Red and Green M&M’s:
- 1 bag (12 oz) red and green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels: Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place one Hershey’s Hug on top of each pretzel.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 4–5 minutes, or until the Hugs look shiny and soft but still hold their shape.
- Add M&M’s: Remove from the oven and immediately press one M&M gently into the center of each softened Hug.
- Cool: Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until fully set.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For variety, use peppermint Hugs or substitute Rolos for a caramel twist.
- These make great gifts in cellophane bags or holiday tins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with brief oven melting)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
