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Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Christmas pretzel hugs pair square pretzel snaps with softened chocolate Hugs and red and green M&M's for an easy holiday treat. Bake them briefly, press on the candies, then chill until firm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 48 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 36
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 48 pretzel snaps square
  • 48 Hershey's Hugs unwrapped
  • 48 M&M's red and green

Equipment

  • 1 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 200°F.
  2. Line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Place one unwrapped Hug on each pretzel.
  5. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the Hugs look glossy and softened but still hold their shape.
  6. Press one M&M gently into the center of each softened Hug.
  7. Refrigerate the pretzels on the baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chocolate is firm.

Notes

For the neatest candies, press each M&M gently so the softened Hug keeps its shape. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; freezer-friendly for up to 1 month. Use certified gluten-free pretzel snaps for a gluten-free variation, and check the candy packaging.