Christmas Pretzel Hugs
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Christmas Pretzel Hugs
Description
The Christmas Pretzel Hugs recipe features three main components: pretzels, Hershey's Hugs chocolate candies, and Christmas-themed M&M's. The pretzels act as a crunchy base that contrasts with the softened chocolate. By warming the chocolate briefly in a low-temperature oven, it softens just enough to press the M&M's on top, creating a firm, candy-topped bite once cooled. This method avoids full melting, preserving shape while allowing ingredients to adhere. These treats are ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or as a festive snack.
The preparation involves arranging the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat, topping each with an unwrapped Hershey's Hug, then heating in a 200°F oven just until the chocolate softens. After a brief rest, pressing a Christmas M&M onto each Hug secures the topping. The candies harden at room temperature or faster in the refrigerator to complete the treat.
Ingredients
- 70 pretzels Snyder's snaps
- 70 Hershey's Hugs unwrapped (not quite 1 full 12 oz. package)
- 70 M&M's Christmas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Arrange pretzels on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey’s Hug candy.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for 4-6 minutes, just until the candy starts to melt.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute. Press an M&M into the center of each hug. If the hug is still too firm, pop the baking sheet back in the oven for another 1-2 minutes, then try again.
- Let the candy set until hardened again before serving. They will do this at room temperature, but you can speed up the process by sticking the baking sheet in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 70pretzel hugs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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