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Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Quick and festive treats combining sweet and salty flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • Mini pretzels or waffle pretzels
  • 1 bag Hershey’s Hugs chocolates
  • Red and green M&M’s or other small candies
  • Optional: festive sprinkles, crushed candy cane, or mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay the pretzels in a single layer, close together but not touching.
  3. Unwrap the Hugs and place one on each pretzel.
  4. Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until shiny and soft, but not fully melted.
  5. Immediately press one M&M into each softened Hug.
  6. Let cool on the counter for about 20 to 30 minutes, or in the fridge for 10 minutes if needed.

Notes

These treats can be stored at room temperature for up to a week and are great for gifting.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 pieces
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Christmas, Pretzel Hugs, Holiday Treats, Easy Recipes