Easy Pretzel Bites
Quick and festive bite-sized treats made with mini pretzels, melted Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs, and M&Ms, topped with holiday sprinkles. Perfect for parties and gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 30–60 minutes
- Yield: 48 pretzel bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 48 mini gluten-free pretzel twists
- 48 Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs (any variety)
- 48 red and green M&Ms
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (130°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Arrange pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Place one Hershey’s Kiss or Hug on top of each pretzel, centering it.
- Bake for 3–4 minutes, just until chocolate is glossy and slightly softened.
- Remove from oven and quickly press an M&M into the center of each softened Kiss.
- Immediately add holiday sprinkles while chocolate is still soft.
- Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 20 minutes until set.
Notes
- Use different Kiss flavors for variety (e.g., caramel, mint).
- Swap M&Ms and sprinkles for different holiday themes.
- Press a pecan half instead of M&M for a nutty variation.
- Drizzle with white or dark chocolate for an elegant finish.
- Use pretzel snaps or squares if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pretzel bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
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