Valentine's Day Pretzel Hugs

These Valentine's Day pretzel hugs are an easy treat made with mini pretzels, pink M&Ms, and Hershey's chocolate hugs candies. They have the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with just 3 basic ingredients. You can easily double or triple the recipe for Valentine's Day parties, too!

For more Valentine's Day goodies, see my full collection of Valentine's Day desserts, red velvet treats, or chocolate Valentine's desserts!

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• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Make Valentine's Day Pretzel Huggies
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
• 🥡 Storing
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments & Reviews

Fans of chocolate-covered pretzels will love these Valentine's pretzel huggies. Milk chocolate and white chocolate Hershey's Kisses (AKA 'Hugs') are melted on top of each pretzel with a pink or red M&M to top them off.

I needed a quick and easy treat to send to school with my Daughter for her Valentine's Day party, and these chocolate pretzel hugs fit the bill. They're quick, easy, on-theme, and they taste amazing!

🥘 Ingredients

• Pretzels - Small or mini pretzels. You can use shaped pretzels (squares or circles) or stick with classic pretzels.
• Hershey's Kisses Hugs - Hershey's hugs are essentially chocolate kisses coated in white chocolate. The stripes look nice when melted, though this recipe will work with classic Hershey's Kisses, too.
• M&Ms -  I used red, pink, and white Valentine's Day M&Ms to be festive, but you can use any M&Ms you like.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Valentine's Day Pretzel Huggies

Valentine's Day pretzel hugs are an easy, no-bake treat (outside of melting the chocolate kisses) that anyone can make. Grab a baking sheet, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat to start.

You can make as many pretzel candies as you want, as long as you have enough chocolate hugs, pretzels, and M&Ms candies. Fill your baking sheet, or grab another!

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C/Gas Mark ½).

Step 2: Assemble. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set out the 48 mini pretzels in a single layer. Place 1 of the unwrapped Hershey's Kisses Hugs in the center of each pretzel.

Step 3: Melt the chocolate. Put in the oven for 3-4 minutes at 250°F (120°C/Gas Mark ½) or until the hugs begin to melt.

Step 4: Add M&Ms. After a few minutes, remove the pretzel hugs from the oven and put 1 of the Valentine's Day M&M's candies in the center of each one. Press down gently to flatten and spread the chocolate.

Step 5: Cool, set, and serve. Let cool completely, then transfer the baking sheet with the pretzels to the refrigerator for 10 minutes to quickly set the chocolate before serving.

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

• Make sure your chocolate has melted. If you take your pretzel hugs out of the oven and they won't flatten, pop them back in the oven for another minute or two and try again.
• Spread chocolate on larger pretzels. My mini pretzels were large enough that it was best to spread the melted hugs a bit before placing the M&Ms on top.
• Add sprinkles! Sprinkles can be added while the chocolate is warm if desired.
• Edible glitter is a fun addition. I added a touch of pink edible glitter once my hugs were set.
• Customize to fit your theme. The color of M&Ms can be changed to fit other themes or holidays.

🥡 Storing

Let the pretzels cool completely, then put them in an airtight container or sealed zip-top bag. Store them at room temperature for up to 1 week.

📖 Recipe Card