Spring Pretzel Bites with Hugs and M&M’s Recipe
Delightfully simple and festive Spring Pretzel Bites feature crunchy waffle-shaped pretzels topped with melted Hershey Hugs and colorful pastel M&M’s, perfect for parties, holidays, or any fun gathering. These bite-sized treats combine sweet and salty flavors with a visually appealing pastel finish.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 60 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 60 waffle-shaped pretzels
- 60 Hershey Hugs candies, unwrapped
- 60 pastel-colored M&M’s chocolate candies
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (about 93 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Arrange Pretzels: Place the 60 waffle-shaped pretzels evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Add Hugs Candy: Top each pretzel with one unwrapped Hershey Hug candy, centering it over the pretzel.
- Bake Pretzel Bites: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 5 minutes, or until the Hershey Hugs candy is shiny and partially melted but not fully liquid.
- Add M&M Toppings: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Quickly place one pastel-colored M&M candy on top of each melted Hershey Hug, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cool and Set: Allow the pretzel bites to cool completely on the baking sheet so the chocolate sets and firms up.
- Serve: Once cooled and set, transfer to a serving plate and enjoy these sweet and salty spring-themed treats!
Notes
- Use pastel-colored M&M’s to enhance the spring-themed look.
- Be careful not to overbake the Hershey Hugs so they melt just enough to hold the M&M in place without losing shape.
- These treats set quickly at room temperature but can be chilled briefly for faster firming.
- Perfect for kid’s parties, Easter celebrations, or as a sweet snack anytime.
Keywords: Spring Pretzel Bites, Hershey Hugs, M&M treats, holiday snacks, easy baking recipe, sweet and salty bites