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These Hershey Kiss Pretzels may look innocent enough, but don’t let that fool you. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and perfectly melty, they’re wildly addictive in the best and worst way. You’ll grab one, promise it’s the last, then find yourself reaching back for more. You’ll love me and curse me at the same time.
Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels are one of the easiest treats to make! They’re just pretzels, Hershey’s Hugs, and an M&M on top. I remember our two-year-old helping me make them even! He was having a grouchy day, so I plopped him on the counter and thought, chocolate will fix this…. and it did. He unwrapped each Hug and carefully placed them on the pretzels, only sampling a few along the way.
They are a perfect way to get the kids involved in the kitchen!
Ingredients For Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels
These Hershey Kiss Pretzels are tiny and unassuming. They look like a harmless little treat, but don’t let that fool you. One is never enough. Here’s what you need to make this yummy treat:
- Mini Pretzels: Crunchy, salty base that pairs perfectly with sweet chocolate for the ultimate bite-sized treat.
- Hershey’s Hugs: Softens when warmed to create a creamy chocolate layer that melts over the pretzel.
- Easter M&Ms: Colorful, festive topping that adds a pop of sweetness and a fun crunch.
The last time I made these, my kids kept sneaking back to the Ziplock bag, convinced I wouldn’t notice “just one more.” Spoiler alert: I noticed. Mostly because I was doing the exact same thing right alongside them and they disappeared way sooner than they should have.
Variations
These treats are easy to adapt for any holiday. We’ve made them during the Christmas season as neighbor gifts using peppermint kisses, and they’re always a hit. You can even swap the pretzels for a square of Christmas crack for an extra-indulgent twist. Finish them off with seasonal M&M’s or a pecan for a nutty touch. The options are endless! Just choose a coordinating Kiss or Hug and a festive M&M mix to match the holiday.
How to Make Hershey Kiss Pretzels
With just a few ingredients and a few minutes in the oven, you get the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy! Ideal for holidays, parties, or quick neighbor gifts. Here’s how you make them:
- Preheat: Heat the oven to 175°F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- Assemble: Arrange the mini pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet and place the unwrapped Hershey’s Hugs individually on the top of the pretzels.
- Bake: Place in the oven for a couple of minutes, just until the chocolate is shiny and starting to soften.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, immediately press an Easter M&M into each Hug, then let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
What starts as a quick, easy treat can turn into an opportunity to connect, serve, and make memories! Whether it’s delivering them to neighbors, involving little helpers, or just sharing something sweet with the people you love.
How to Make Perfect Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels
Before making these Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels, grab your baking sheets and Silpat liners: two kitchen essentials. Light-colored baking sheets work best, since dark pans tend to overcook. Silpats ensure even baking, make cleanup a breeze, and make it easy to lift treats off the pan. They’re reusable countless times, so no more buying parchment paper.
Storing Hershey Kiss Pretzels
Keep your Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels fresh in an airtight container or ziplock bag. We love wrapping them in cellophane with a seasonal ribbon and delivering them to friends.
Give Your Neighbors and Friends a “Hug”
One year, I took our eldest along to help deliver these treats around the neighborhood and I suggested we say a prayer, start driving, and stop at any house we felt inspired to visit. All the homes belonged to people we knew.
It was nothing planned or elaborate, just following quiet impressions. As we drove, we talked, laughed, and shared moments we might not have if we’d stayed home. What started as a simple act of giving turned into a truly special night, deepening our bond in a way I hadn’t expected.
These Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels are the kind of treats you make once and then keep in your back pocket forever. They’re perfect for last-minute baking, little hands helping in the kitchen, and those moments when you want something fun without making a whole production out of it.
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