Description
Pretzel M&M Hugs are a delightful no-bake treat combining salty pretzels, creamy Hershey's Hugs chocolates, and colorful Milk Chocolate M&M's. Perfect for holidays or any festive occasion, these bite-sized snacks are quick to prepare and loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 70 square pretzels (do NOT use butter snaps)
- 70 Hershey's Hugs chocolates, unwrapped (from nearly 1 full 12 oz package)
- 70 Milk Chocolate M&M's (red and green Christmas package preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pretzels and Hugs: Place the 70 pretzels in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet, then top each pretzel with one unwrapped Hershey's Hug chocolate.
- Warm the Chocolate: Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, just until the chocolates are shiny and soft but still hold their shape. Avoid melting completely.
- Add M&M's: Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and carefully place one Milk Chocolate M&M in the center of each softened Hug, pressing lightly to spread the chocolate.
- Set the Chocolate: Transfer the cookie sheet to the refrigerator or freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set firmly.
- Store: Once set, store the pretzel M&M hugs in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use square pretzels for best results as butter snaps do not hold the toppings well.
- Ensure chocolates do not melt too much in the oven to retain shape and texture.
- Press M&M's gently to avoid breaking the pretzels underneath.
- These treats can be stored at room temperature if consumed within a day but refrigeration is recommended for longer storage.
- Variations include using different colored M&M's for different occasions or mixing in festive sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel M&M hug
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
