Description
Pretzel M&M Hugs are a delightful and festive treat combining crunchy pretzels, creamy Hershey's Hugs chocolates, and colorful Milk Chocolate M&M's. These bite-sized snacks are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want a sweet and salty indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 70 square pretzels (do NOT use butter snaps)
- 70 Hershey's Hugs chocolates, unwrapped (about one 12 oz package)
- 70 Milk Chocolate M&M's (preferably red and green for a festive look)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange pretzels: Place the pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced without overlapping.
- Add Hershey's Hugs: Top each pretzel with one unwrapped Hershey's Hugs chocolate.
- Bake carefully: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes until the chocolate is shiny and softened but still holds its shape without melting completely.
- Press M&M's into chocolate: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately place one Milk Chocolate M&M in the center of each softened Hug, pressing down gently to spread the chocolate around the M&M.
- Set the chocolate: Transfer the cookie sheet to the refrigerator or freezer and let the pretzel treats chill for about 15 minutes until the chocolate has hardened and set completely.
- Store: Once set, store the Pretzel M&M Hugs in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Do not use butter snap pretzels as they may not hold up well in the oven.
- Use a Silpat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Ensure chocolates are softened but not melted to maintain the shape and texture.
- For faster setting, use the freezer; for gentler setting, use the refrigerator.
- These treats can be customized with different colored M&Ms for various occasions.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
