Description
Pretzel Hugs are quick, bite-sized sweet-and-salty treats made with mini pretzels, Hershey’s Hugs, and M&M’s. Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday snacking, they’re fun to make and easy to customize with seasonal colors and flavors.
Ingredients
- 40 mini pretzel twists or squares
- 40 Hershey’s Hugs (or Kisses)
- 40 M&M’s (seasonal or classic)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Unwrap Hershey’s Hugs and place one on top of each pretzel.
- Bake for 4–6 minutes, until the Hugs are softened but not melted.
- Remove from oven and immediately press one M&M into the center of each softened Hug.
- Allow to cool at room temperature or place in the refrigerator until fully set (15–30 minutes).
- Once firm, store in an airtight container or serve.
Notes
Use colored M&M’s to match any holiday or theme.Substitute Hugs with Kisses or flavored chocolates.Press a pecan half instead of an M&M for a turtle-inspired version.Refrigerate if your kitchen is warm to prevent melting.Kids can help assemble—but adults should handle the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
