Description
Christmas Pretzel Hugs Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the sweet richness of melted chocolate with the satisfying crunch of pretzels. These delightful cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, featuring festive colors that will brighten any dessert table. Perfect for cookie exchanges or as charming gifts, these treats promise to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup Hershey's Kisses (milk chocolate)
- ½ cup M&Ms (festive colors)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking soda until well combined.
- Place mini pretzels on the prepared baking sheets. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto each pretzel.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and immediately press an unwrapped Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Top with M&Ms while the chocolate is still soft. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg