Description
Delight in these festive Pretzel Christmas Treats, combining salty mini pretzels with smooth Hershey’s Kisses and colorful red and green M&M’s. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and preparation, perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 bag mini pretzel twists or squares (about 75 pieces)
- 1 bag Hershey’s Kisses (milk chocolate or hugs, about 75 pieces)
- 1 bag red and green M&M’s (enough to cover each pretzel)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the mini pretzels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for even warming.
- Add Hershey’s Kisses: Unwrap each Hershey’s Kiss and gently place one on top of each pretzel, positioning them firmly but carefully.
- Warm the Chocolate: Bake in the preheated oven for 4–5 minutes. Heat just until the chocolate softens but is not fully melted to maintain shape and ease of pressing.
- Press M&M’s: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately press one red or green M&M into the center of each softened Kiss, creating a colorful, festive treat.
- Cool the Treats: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature until set, or refrigerate for quicker firming of the chocolate.
- Store: Once firm, store the pretzel treats in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispness.
Notes
- Use mini pretzels for bite-sized treats that are easy to eat and share.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate; just soften it for the best texture.
- For faster setting, place the treats in the refrigerator after pressing the M&M’s.
- These treats can be made a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Variations: Substitute the red and green M&M’s for other colored candies to match different holidays or themes.
