Christmas Pretzel Hugs and a Merry Christmas

December 23rd, 2013

Pretzel Hugs 3

Here is a very easy Christmas treat.  There is minimal baking and all you need is patience and a steady hand.  The cookies use square pretzels, Hershey’s Hugs and Christmas M & M’s.  I found the recipe on Pinterest from Jaclyn of Cooking Classy.

Pretzel Hugs 1

It makes 70 treats.  We will be taking these to North Carolina for the Grandkids.  I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with special hugs from me.  May you have a magical time with your loved ones.

Mimi&Gampy Christmas Card

Card designed by The Green Kangaroo.  Photo by Azul Photography.

CHRISTMAS PRETZEL HUGS

70 Square pretzels (Do not use Butter Snaps)
70 Hershey’s Hugs, unwrapped
70 milk chocolate M & M’s. (I used Christmas ones)

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Align pretzels on cookie sheet in a single layer then top each pretzel with one Hershey’s Hug chocolate. Bake in preheated oven for 4 – 5 minutes, until the chocolate is shiny and soft (but NOT melting, the chocolates should still hold their shape).
  • Remove from oven and carefully place one M&M in the center of each soft Hug and press down on M&M to spread the chocolate. Place in refrigerator and allow to rest until chocolate has set, about 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
  • Printable recipe

5 responses to “Christmas Pretzel Hugs and a Merry Christmas”

  1. Sam Hoffer says:

    Your Christmas card is fantastic Penny and your grandchildren are adorable. I know they will love these pretzel treats. Merry Christmas to you and David.
    Sam

  2. Pam Thurow says:

    Great card and cute grandchildren! Merry Christmas!

  3. Karen (Back Road Journal) says:

    What a cute card and beautiful grandchildren. I know they will really enjoy these little treats. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family.

  4. CarlaHR says:

    Thank you for all your lovely recipes – quite a few of them are now family favourites. Wishing you a lively Christmas soent with your loved ones and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

  5. bellini says:

    I couldn’t let another day go by without wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas Penny. Eat lots and smile often.

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