Description
Creamy Pretzel M&M Hugs meld sweet chocolate with salty pretzels in a delightful no-bake treat. Chocolate lovers will find this simple dessert irresistible, perfect for quick snacking or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 pretzel twists or squares
- 50 Hershey’s hugs chocolates (unwrapped)
- 50 M&M candies (holiday or regular colors)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating an orderly grid of mini pretzels spaced for chocolate placement.
- Chocolate Placement: Center a Hersheys Hug on each pretzel, ensuring stable positioning and even coverage.
- Melting Process: Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven at 250F, gently warming chocolates until they become glossy and slightly pliable, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Decoration: Remove the sheet and immediately press an M&M into the softened center of each Hug, creating a vibrant and visually appealing design.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow treats to rest at room temperature, enabling the chocolate to resolidify and bond the pretzel, Hug, and M&M together. Optionally, expedite the cooling process by briefly chilling in the refrigerator.
- Serving: Carefully detach the pretzel clusters from the parchment paper and transfer to a serving platter, ready for delightful consumption.
Notes
- Precise Oven Temperature: Maintain exactly 250F to prevent chocolate from burning or losing shape; even slight temperature variations can drastically alter chocolate’s melting process.
- Chocolate Softening Technique: Watch chocolates closely during 3-4 minute melting window; they should appear glossy but retain partial structure for perfect M&M embedding.
- Strategic M&M Placement: Gently press M&Ms into softened chocolate with minimal pressure to avoid sinking completely or disrupting chocolate’s smooth surface.
- Rapid Cooling Strategy: Use refrigeration for faster setting, but allow treats to reach room temperature before serving to ensure optimal texture and chocolate shine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 51
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg