If you’re looking for an easy edible gift idea or a fun addition to your holiday cookie exchanges, look no further than these 3 Ingredient Pretzel Hugs! Sweet chocolate and salty pretzels are the perfect combination, and you can make an entire tray of these treats in no time! Make them for Christmas or change up the details to make this easy gift for any holiday!
Why you will love them
These M&M Pretzel Hugs are a staple on my baking list every holiday season. Here’s why:
- Quick and easy
- Minimal Ingredients (and Mess!)
- So easy your kids can make them!
- Easily customizable with your favorite flavors
- They are delicious!
What supplies do I need?
You will need a rimmed baking sheet and parchment paper or a Silpat. If you plan to give these festive Christmas pretzel hugs as gifts, purchase a set of cellophane bags and some ribbon.
3-Ingredient Pretzel Hugs: What Do I Need to Make These?
As I promised, you just need three simple ingredients To make these pretzel hugs:
The recipe card calls for 56 of each, but you can really make as many Christmas hugs as you want!
Variations
You can make these M&M Pretzel Hugs with any flavors you want. For Christmas pretzels, I like to use the mint-flavored products, but you can also try some of these:
Hershey’s Kisses Flavors
- candy cane kisses
- Hershey’s Hugs (white chocolate and milk chocolate swirl)
- Hot Cocoa Chocolate Kisses
- Regular Hershey Kisses
M&M flavors
- Regular Christmas M&M Candies (Red and Green Assortment)
- Toasted Vanilla and White Chocolate M&Ms
- Dark Chocolate M&Ms
Pretzels
If you’re having a hard time finding quick pretzels, you can also use round pretzels or even traditional mini pretzels.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Pretzel Hugs
These Christmas Pretzel Hugs are so easy! Gather your helpers and get to work!
The “most difficult” part of these delights is unwrapping the kisses. I like to do them all at once to get it done in one go, that’s when the extra hands come in handy. I also find it helpful to place the M&Ms in a container for easy access.
- First, preheat the oven to 175 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
- Next, place the pretzel squares on the paper or mat in a single layer. I try to place as many as possible on a baking sheet.
- Place a Mint Truffle Kiss in the center of each of the square pretzels.
- Then, put the baking sheet in the oven and heat it for about 3-4 minutes until the kisses are soft and shiny. Use a steady hand when placing the pan in the oven because the pretzels can slide everywhere.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately (but carefully) place an M&M in the center of each Hershey Kiss. Gently press down to flatten it a little.
- Once you have all the M&Ms in place, place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to let the chocolate set for at least 15 minutes. You can then transfer them to individual bags or containers. If you’re not giving them as a gift, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
How to Give Christmas Pretzel Hugs
These chocolate pretzel treats make fantastic gifts! I give all my friends and neighbors a bag with a Christmas card.
Buy cute cellophane bags and festive ribbons. Place the desired amount of M&M Pretzel Hugs into the bag, then use the included zip tie to secure it. Tie a festive ribbon and gift tag around the bag.
If I give them to one person, I usually include a dozen pretzel hugs. I will give more to a couple or family I know well.
More 3 ingredient recipes
Fewer ingredients, less mess, and more time to spend with family and friends – what’s not to love? All of the recipes below have just 3 simple ingredients:
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3 Ingredient Pretzel Hugs
If you’re looking for an easy edible gift idea or a fun addition to your holiday cookie exchanges, make these 3-Ingredient Pretzel Hugs! Sweet chocolate and salty pretzels are the perfect combination.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 175°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
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Place the pretzels on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Next, place a Hershey’s Mint Truffle Kiss in the center of each pretzel square.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven and heat for about 3 minutes, until the kisses are slightly soft and shiny.
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When removing from the oven, place a mint M&M on top of each Hershey’s Kiss and gently press down.
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Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to let the chocolate set for about 15 minutes. Store in a tightly covered container for up to a week.
Grades
Feel free to make them yours! Use Hershey’s Kisses and M&Ms in different flavors. These are a great little snack because they are easy and you can change them up for every holiday!
Nutrition
Service: 1service | Calories: 31calories | Carbohydrates: 4gram | Protein: 0.5gram | Fat: 2gram | Saturated fats: 1gram | Polyunsaturated fats: 0.01gram | Monounsaturated fats: 0.01gram | Trans fats: 0.002gram | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.2gram | Sugar: 3gram | Vitamin A: 2UI | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg
