Pretzel Christmas Treats
These Pretzel Christmas Treats are salty, sweet and perfectly festive with melted Hershey Kisses, Hugs and colorful M&Ms pressed onto crunchy pretzels. They're bite-sized, easy to make and a holiday favorite for both kids and adults.
With just a few ingredients and minutes of oven time, these treats are perfect for cookie trays, a holiday party or an edible gift. Make a mix of milk and white chocolate versions for a fun, colorful display everyone will love.
For more simple holiday treats, try our Easy Christmas Crack and Costco Peppermint Bark.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Only four easy-to-find ingredients make this holiday favorite.
- Salty-Sweet Balance: The combination of pretzels, chocolate and M&Ms is irresistibly good.
- Quick to Make: Ready in under 15 minutes, no stress, no mess.
- Perfect for Gifting: Great for teacher gifts, holiday trays or cookie exchanges.
- Fun for Kids: An easy, hands-on holiday baking activity.
Ingredients
This recipe keeps it simple, just a handful of ingredients come together to create a festive, crowd-pleasing snack.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Pretzels Snaps: The square pretzels are the ideal shake for holding melted chocolate.
- Hershey Kisses and Hugs: Melt down just enough to press the M&M in place while adding creamy chocolate flavor.
- Christmas M&Ms: The finishing touch for color, crunch and festive flair.
All you need a baking sheet and parchment paper to get these in the oven and ready to eat!
Variations
- Rolo Pretzels: Swap Kisses for Rolos and press pecans on top for a chocolate-caramel version.
- White Chocolate Melts: Use candy melts or white chocolate disks for more color options.
- Sprinkle Topping: Add holiday sprinkles instead of M&Ms for extra sparkle.
- Flavor Mix: Try peanut butter cups or peppermint Kisses for new combinations.
- Valentine's Day Version: Use pink and red M&Ms for a festive February treat.
How to Make Pretzel Christmas Treats
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Preheat oven to 200F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange pretzels in a single layer. Top each pretzel with a Hershey's Hug or Kiss chocolate.
Bake for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute. Press an M&M into each chocolate.
Let chocolate set fully at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Hint: Watch closely while baking, the chocolate should soften, not melt completely.
Recipe Tips
- Press Gently: Add M&Ms while the chocolate is warm but not runny.
- Cool Completely: Let them firm up at room temperature or chill briefly to set faster.
- Mix and Match: Combine milk and white chocolate for visual variety.
- Make Ahead: These keep well, so you can prep them a few days before gifting.
We love to gift homemade treats during the holiday season, try our Crockpot Candy Recipe too.
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Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep chilled for up to 2 weeks if your kitchen is warm.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Holiday Dessert Boards: Add to cookie trays alongside Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars, Peppermint Cookies, Cake Mix Christmas Cookies, and Peppermint Brownies.
- Cozy Drinks: Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Crockpot Hot Chocolate.
- Festive Cocktails: Grinch Cocktail, Cranberry Shrub.
- Edible Gifts: Package in small bags or jars tied with ribbon for easy homemade gifts.
Pretzel Christmas Treats Recipe FAQs
Yes, any small chocolate candy that softens evenly in the oven works. Try Rolo, peppermint Kisses too.
The edges should look shiny and slightly soft, but the chocolate should still hold its shape.
About 15 minutes in the fridge or 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Pretzel Christmas Treats
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 24 pretzels snaps
- 12 Hershey Kisses unwrapped
- 12 Hershey Hugs unwrapped
- 24 Christmas M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer. Top each pretzel with a Hershey's Hug or Kiss chocolate.
- Bake for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 1 minute. Press an M&M into each chocolate.
- Let chocolate set fully at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Notes
- Watch Closely: The chocolate should soften, not melt completely.
- Press Gently: Add M&Ms while the chocolate is warm but not runny.
- Cool Completely: Let them firm up at room temperature or chill briefly to set faster.
- Mix and Match: Combine milk and white chocolate for visual variety.
- Make Ahead: These keep well, so you can prep them a few days before gifting.
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What a fun treat! Definately making them!
They are so fun. Love a salty-sweet combo. Happy Baking - if you can even call it that!
The sweet and salty combo makes for the perfect treat. We love how easy these are to prep and customize!