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Christmas Pretzel Hugs Recipe

Christmas Pretzel Hugs Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 50 pieces 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Christmas Pretzel Hugs are a delightful festive treat that combines sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors in one bite-sized snack. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply enjoying as a sweet indulgence during the Christmas season.


Ingredients

Scale

Pretzel Hugs:

  • 50 square pretzels (like Snaps)

Hershey’s Hugs:

  • 50 Hershey’s Hugs chocolates, unwrapped

Red and Green M&Ms:

  • 50 red and green M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 200°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pretzels on the baking sheet.
  2. Top with Hugs: Place one Hershey’s Hug on each pretzel and bake for 4–5 minutes until soft but holding shape.
  3. Add M&Ms: Press one M&M into each Hug, slightly spreading the chocolate. Cool until set.
  4. Storage: Store in an airtight container once fully set.

Notes

  • Try using different colored M&Ms for various holidays or swap chocolates for a fun twist.
  • Great for gifting or as part of a festive cookie tray.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg