Valentine’s Day Pretzel Hugs with M&M’s

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M&M Pretzel Hugs are a delicious treat to make for any holiday. They make great gifts, delicious addition to charcuterie boards, and are so easy to make. Pretzel M&M Hugs are a 3 ingredient dessert recipe that is pretty and oh so delicious.

M&M Pretzel bites are generally enjoyed around Christmas and they make a great Christmas gift or easy Christmas treat, but Christmas pretzel hugs can also be enjoyed all year long. Just change the color of the M&M’s to match whatever holiday or season you’re making them for. Today we’re making Valentine’s Day Pretzel Hugs.

Pretzel Hugs

The pretzel hugs we’re making are Valentine’s Day pretzel hugs, but this pretzel hugs recipe can be used any time of the year. It’s a great snack all year round and is quick and easy to make, transports well, and can be stored for a few weeks.

Pretzel Hug Flavor Combinations

When it comes to making your pretzel hugs, Hershey hugs, pretzel hugs m&m, or pretzel kisses you can do a variety of flavor combinations. Hershey kisses and M&M are constantly coming out with new flavors around the holidays. Mix and match those flavors to make a variety of Pretzel Hug Flavors.

Here are some of my favorite combinations:

Candy Corn Pretzel Hugs – Pretzel, Hershey Kisses Hugs, and Candy Corn.

Cookies and Cream Pretzel Hugs – Cookies N’ Cream Hershey Kisses, M&M, Pretzel.

Birthday Cake Pretzel Hugs – Birthday Cake Hershey Kisses, Sugar Cookie M&M, Pretzel.

Peppermint Pretzel Hugs – Candy Cane Hershey Kisses, M&M, Pretzel.

Caramel Pretzel Hugs – Caramel Hershey Kisses, Caramel M&M, Pretzel.

Chocolate Fudge Pretzel Hugs – Lava Cake Hershey Kisses, Brownie M&M, Pretzel.

Turtle Pretzel Hugs – Caramel Hershey Kisses, Pecan, Pretzel.

Pretzel Hug Substitutions

• Mini pretzels
• Round pretzels
• Hersey’s kisses
• Pretzel M&M’s
• Peanut M&M’s
• Caramel M&M’s
• Peanut Butter Cups
• Pecans

How to Store Pretzel Hugs

Pretzel hugs should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Pretzel hugs are good for up to 4-5 weeks. You may freeze them for up to three months. Thaw them before eating.

What Hershey Kisses to use with Pretzel Hugs

While most pretzel hugs are made with Hershey Kisses Hugs you can use any Hershey kisses you like. The Hershey kisses hugs have a pretty design to them, but regular Hershey kisses work as well.

How to Make Pretzel Hugs

Now let’s get started on making our chocolate pretzels. The hardest part is unwrapping all of the Hershey kisses for the m&m pretzel treats! Here is out pretzel M&M hugs recipe.

Pretzel Hugs Ingredients:

• 35 Hershey’s Hugs Candy
• 35 M & M candies
• 35 square pretzels

How to make Pretzel Hugs

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

While the oven is heating, unwrap all of the Hershey hugs and set them aside.

Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Next, arrange the desired amount of pretzels on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Top each square pretzel with one Hershey’s hug. Ensure the hug is in the center of the pretzel to avoid spillover. Once all of the hugs are in place, put the baking sheet in the oven for 3 minutes 30 seconds or until the hugs are slightly melted.

Remove from the oven. Using a toothpick, gently jiggle the center of each hug to flood the chocolate on the pretzel.

Then gently set in place one M & M in the center of each hug. Ensure you do not press down or the chocolate may run over the edge of the pretzel. Repeat this step until all the hugs have an M & M.

Place on a cooling rack to cool at room temperature or you can also place them in the refrigerator or freezer for expedited cooling.

Package in your favorite airtight jar or tin for a cute gift or serve immediately and enjoy!

How to Gift Pretzel Hugs

Pretzel Hugs make great gifts since they’re easy to make, store well, and the ingredients are affordable. You can place pretzel hugs into cellophane bags, mason jars, or holiday tins. Wrap some cute ribbon around the package and add a sweet note.