Description
A festive and easy-to-make holiday treat combining classic pretzels with Hershey’s Hugs and colorful red and green chocolate candies, perfect for Christmas celebrations and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 60 square snap pretzels
- 12 ounce bag of Hershey’s Hugs
- 11 ounce bag of red and green chocolate candies (such as M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for gently melting the chocolate without losing its shape.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking, then lay the pretzels in a single layer ensuring they do not overlap.
- Add Hershey’s Hugs: Place one Hershey’s Hug on top of each pretzel square, centrally positioned.
- Bake the Pretzels: Bake in the preheated oven for about 4 minutes, or until the Hugs are soft and just on the verge of melting but still holding their shape.
- Top with Chocolate Candies: Immediately remove the pretzels from the oven and press one red or green chocolate candy into the center of each softened Hug, gently pushing down to spread the chocolate.
- Set the Treats: Allow the pretzels to set until the chocolates harden again; this takes 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature or about 10 to 15 minutes if refrigerated.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
- Be careful not to over-bake the Hugs; they should be soft but maintain their shape for the candies to adhere properly.
- Refrigerating the finished treats speeds up the setting time if you are short on time.
- This treat is perfect for gifting or holiday dessert tables and can be customized with different colored candies for other occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Pretzel Hugs, holiday treats, easy Christmas desserts, Hershey's Hugs recipe, festive snacks, bite-sized desserts
