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These Christmas pretzels are too fun, easy, and delicious to skip this holiday season! Just 4 ingredients to make poppable treats that can double as gifts.
Made with just 4 ingredients in 10 minutes, can these Christmas treats with pretzels get easier?
Pretzels topped with chocolate and candy hit that sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy spot perfectly. Good luck stopping at one!
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These Xmas pretzels have the same charm as Betty Crocker’s peanut butter blossom cookies!
And if you want another cute treat for the holidays, check out these strawberry-filled cupcakes.
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Pretzels Recipe
- These Christmas treats made with pretzels are the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday charcuterie board or dessert table. They only need 4 ingredients, but still look so festive!
- Cute and affordable, you can make a big batch of these Christmas pretzels and give them out in Christmas gift bags.
- These pretzel desserts for Christmas taste just as good as they look, and you can mix and match candies to make them your own.
Ingredients
Pretzel twists – You can use any pretzel you like, but pretzel twists look extra cute for Christmas pretzels.
Dark chocolate – Hershey’s Kisses are such a fun and easy way to add melty chocolate to holiday pretzels!
Red and green M&M candies – Of course, these festive pretzel treats deserve holiday-themed M&M’s.
Christmas candy sprinkles – We’ll finish these holiday pretzel treats with Christmas sprinkles to make them look extra joyful.
Ingredient Substitutions For Pretzel Chocolate Treats
Christmas pretzel hugs
Get creative with your pretzel desserts for Christmas! Use pretzel squares and Hershey’s Hugs for a change. Who needs a cookie spread when you’ve got these?
Caramel pretzel reindeer treats
Make cute reindeer pretzel holiday treats by topping each pretzel with a Rolo candy! Then, cut mini pretzel twists for the antlers and add candy eyes and red M&M noses.
Christmas tree pretzel rings
If you have some white chocolate on hand, melt it and mix in a bit of green food coloring. Pipe the green chocolate into the center of pretzel rings, then refrigerate until set. Once firm, pipe a small triangle on each one, add sprinkles, and finish with a gold star on top to make fun Christmas tree pretzel Christmas treats!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Do Not Overbake
Bake the Christmas pretzels just until the chocolates are soft but still hold their shape. If they’re still a bit firm, return the pan to the oven for an additional 30 seconds.
Check Your Chocolate
Some chocolates melt faster than others. Hershey’s Kisses take about 3 to 4 minutes, while Hershey’s Hugs soften quickly and only need around 2 minutes!
Let Them Set Completely
Wait for the candies to set before serving or packing your pretzel treats, or they might get messy. You can chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes to help them set faster!
Pretzel Desserts for Christmas FAQs
Why are my chocolates not melting in the oven?
It might be the chocolate. I’ve read on home cook forums that Hershey’s Kisses sometimes don’t melt well, possibly due to a new formula. Try using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups instead!
Can I make these pretzel desserts for Christmas gluten-free?
Absolutely! You only need four ingredients for these Xmas treats, so just pick gluten-free options for each one.
Can I make this holiday pretzels recipe in advance?
Of course! Transfer your Christmas pretzels with chocolate to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for about two weeks.
Can I freeze Christmas pretzels?
Yes, you can freeze these pretzel Christmas snacks. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can you make these pretzel chocolate treats in the microwave?
I wouldn’t use the microwave for these Christmas pretzel treats since the chocolates can melt too quickly. You’ll have more control baking them at a low temperature.
More Delicious Christmas Recipes
- Christmas Muffins
- Christmas Reindeer Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
- Santa Charcuterie Board
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Christmas Pretzels
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 200°F.
- Arrange the pretzels on the lined pan and place a piece of chocolate on top of each one.
- Bake for about 4 minutes, just until the chocolate softens.
- Remove from the oven. After a minute, press an M&M into the center of each chocolate. Add sprinkles on top.
- Let the Christmas pretzels set at room temperature or refrigerate them to speed things up.
Notes
- Bake the Christmas pretzels just until the chocolates are soft but still hold their shape. If they’re still a bit firm, return the pan to the oven for an additional 30 seconds.
- Some chocolates melt faster than others. Hershey’s Kisses take about 3 to 4 minutes, while Hershey’s Hugs soften quickly and only need around 2 minutes!
- Wait for the candies to set before serving or packing your pretzel treats, or they might get messy. You can chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes to help them set faster!
Nutrition
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