Description
Pretzel Hugs are a delightful holiday treat combining salty mini pretzels, melted Hershey’s hugs, and festive red and green M&M’s. These easy-to-make snacks are perfect for parties, gift-giving, or a sweet and salty snack any time of year.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 84 square mini pretzels
- 84 Hershey’s hugs, unwrapped
- 84 red and green M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F to ensure a gentle melting process for the chocolates.
- Prepare Chocolates: Unwrap all Hershey’s hugs and set them aside for easy placement.
- Arrange Pretzels: Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat and arrange the mini pretzels in neat rows on the mat, fitting all 84 comfortably.
- Add Hershey’s Hugs: Place one unwrapped Hershey’s hug in the center of each pretzel, preparing them for melting.
- Melt Chocolate: Bake the pretzel and chocolate arrangement in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, just until the chocolate softens but doesn’t fully melt flat.
- Top with M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one M&M onto the softened Hershey’s hug on each pretzel.
- Cool and Set: Allow the pretzel hugs to cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. For quicker results, refrigerate or freeze briefly until set.
Notes
- You can substitute red and green M&M’s with any festive colors to match different occasions.
- Ensure the oven temperature stays low to avoid melting the chocolate too much and losing shape.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Store pretzel hugs in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh.
- This recipe is scalable; just maintain the ratio of pretzels, chocolates, and M&M’s.
