Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag mini salted pretzels – The saltiness enhances the sweetness of the chocolate and balances the flavors. Mini pretzels work best because they’re bite-sized and hold the chocolate well.
- 1 bag Hershey’s Hugs (or other meltable chocolate like milk or dark chocolate kisses) – Hugs have a nice swirled effect when melted, but any chocolate variety will work.
- 1 bag M&M chocolate candies – Adds a fun crunch and a pop of color.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If using an air fryer, set it to 300°F (150°C) to prevent the chocolate from melting too quickly.
- Prepare the baking sheet. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. If you don’t have parchment paper, a silicone baking mat or a light coating of nonstick spray will also work.
- Arrange the pretzels. Lay the mini pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap. This ensures even melting and prevents them from sticking together.
- Unwrap the Hershey’s Hugs. Place one chocolate piece on top of each pretzel. Position them in the center so they melt evenly and don’t slide off.
- Bake for 3 minutes. Keep an eye on them—chocolate melts quickly, and you don’t want it to completely lose its shape. The goal is for the chocolate to become soft, not fully melted.
- Press the M&M’s into the chocolate. Once out of the oven, immediately press an M&M into the center of each softened chocolate piece. Gently press down so the chocolate spreads slightly but still holds its shape.
- Let them cool completely. Allow the pretzels to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes. If you want to speed up the process, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- Enjoy! Once fully cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
- Watch the baking time carefully. Chocolate melts quickly, so it’s essential to check after 3 minutes. If your oven runs hot, lower the temperature slightly to prevent the chocolate from losing its shape completely.
- Use fresh ingredients. Stale pretzels can become chewy instead of crisp, so make sure you’re using a fresh bag.
- Gently press the M&M’s. If you press too hard, the chocolate may spread too much or the pretzel could break. A light press is all you need.
- Speed up cooling with the fridge. If you’re short on time, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate faster.
- Make cleanup easy. Using parchment paper or a silicone mat prevents melted chocolate from sticking to the baking sheet, making cleanup simple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes