Easy Christmas Pretzel Hugs

This fun, Easy Christmas Pretzel Hugs recipe with only 3 ingredients is a classic holiday snack for parties or family gatherings. The salty, crunchy pretzels compliments the smooth, creamy Hershey Hug candy, while the red and green M&M candy add a festive, yummy touch.

For more holiday pretzel recipes try my Rolo pretzel bites, Monster eyeball Rolo pretzels, Rolo pretzel turtles, Christmas Rolo pretzel sandwiches and Reindeer Rolo pretzels.


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Holiday Pretzel M&M Hugs

Similar to my other pretzel candy recipes it also combines the perfect trio of flavors and textures in a quick and easy snack using holiday favorite chocolates.

I love that they are another no-fuss, simple Christmas treat with just 3 ingredients that are great for gift bags or stocking stuffers.

Their small, fun, snackable size makes them perfect for popping in your mouth, and ideal for serving and sharing at any Christmas, holiday gatherings!

Holiday pretzel M&M hugs on a white plate with Christmas ornaments in the background.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Christmas pretzel hugs in small bowl on countertop.
  • Pretzel Snaps – also use pretzel waffle rounds
  • Hershey Hugs Candy – unwrapped
  • Holiday M&M Candy – Christmas (red and green) M&M candies or use your favorite ones
Cute Christmas treats with pretzels and M&M's on a white plate.

How To Make Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Square pretzels placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Step One – Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Step Two – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step Three – Arrange the pretzels onto the baking sheet. 

A Hershey's Hug is placed on top of each pretzel on baking sheet.

Step Four – Top each pretzel with a Hershey’s Hug.

Step Five – Carefully transfer the baking sheet to the oven, and bake for 3 minutes.

M&M is pressed into melted Hershey hug on baking sheet.

Step Six – Carefully remove from the oven, then top each Hershey’s Hug with a red or green M&M, gently pressing the M&M into the Hershey’s Hug.

Step Seven – Allow to set for about an hour, then enjoy!

Remaining M&M's are pressed into melted hugs on baking sheet.

Storage Instructions

Store using an airtight contain at room temperature for 10 to 14 days or in the fridge for 21 days.

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Christmas pretzel hugs on a white plate.

Easy Christmas Pretzels Hugs


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
  • Yield: 30

Description

This fun, Easy Christmas Pretzel Hugs recipe with only 3 ingredients is a classic holiday snack for parties or family gatherings. The salty, crunchy pretzels compliments the smooth, creamy Hershey Hug candy, while the red and green M&M candy add a festive, yummy touch


Ingredients

30 Snaps Pretzels

30 Hershey’s Hugs candies, unwrapped

30 Christmas (red and green) M&Ms candies


Instructions

Notes

Storage instructions: Store using an airtight contain at room temperature for 10 to 14 days or in the fridge for 21 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cool Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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