Easy Chocolate Pretzel Rings with Hershey's Hugs and M&Ms (Print version)

Sweet and salty chocolate pretzel rings made with Hershey's Hugs, M&Ms, and crunchy pretzels.

# Ingredients:

For the pretzel rings

01 - 80 small pretzel rings or mini pretzel twists
02 - 80 Hershey's Hugs, unwrapped
03 - 80 plain M&M candies, any colors
04 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 250 F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pretzel rings in a single layer on the pan. Set one unwrapped Hershey's Hug in the center of each pretzel.
03 - Bake for 2-4 minutes, until the Hugs look glossy and feel soft when tested with light pressure. Do not wait for them to melt flat.
04 - Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately press one M&M into the center of each softened Hug so the chocolate spreads into the pretzel ring.
05 - Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of flaky salt if using. Chill the tray for 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
06 - Transfer the set rings to an airtight container. Store at cool room temperature with parchment between layers.

# Good to know:

01 - Makes about 80 pieces, or 20 servings of 4 pieces each.
02 - Pretzel twists or square waffle pretzels can replace rings.
03 - Chill only until set, then store at cool room temperature for the best appearance.

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