Hershey Kisses Pretzels are the easiest dessert with only 3 ingredients! They’re the perfect combination of a salty treat; salty crispy pretzels topped with milk chocolate, and colorful milk chocolate m&m candies. The best part about this family favorite treat is that you can change up the M&M’s depending on the Holiday or use different Hershey Kisses. Endless options!
Want more pretzel treats? Try these Christmas Rolo Pretzels (use any color of M&M’s) or these Rolo Pretzel Turtles – the ultimate sweet and salty snack with pecans, caramel, and chocolate.
Hershey Kisses Pretzels Recipe (Pretzel Bites With M&M Candies)
These delicious, and totally addicting, m&m pretzel treats are so simple to make and a great way to get those little hands involved in helping in the kitchen – kids love putting the milk chocolate kisses on top of the pretzels!
The best part about making m&m pretzel kisses is that there are endless options – make them for neighbor gifts around Christmas; place the pretzels inside a cellophane bag with some decorative ribbon, or take them to cookie exchanges – make sure to switch out the colorful m&m’s for the Holiday red & green m&m’s. They also make for a great grab & go sweet treat at baby showers, birthdays, gatherings, or holiday parties.
Simple Ingredients – Only 3 Ingredients!
- Pretzel Snaps : These are the best pretzels to use when making these m&m pretzel treats. They are square pretzels, also called waffle-shaped pretzels, that do the best job of holding the melted chocolate on the salty pretzels.
- Hershey’s Kisses
- M&M’s
How To Make Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels (Printable Full Recipe Card)
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the cookie sheet. Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey kiss.
Bake for 3-4 minutes until the chocolate is very softened.
Press an M&M into the top of each Hershey Kiss.
Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set and cool. If you don’t have room in the fridge, simply leave the cookie sheet at room temperature to allow the chocolate to set and cool (about 30 minutes to 1 hour).
How Should I Store Hershey Kisses Pretzels?
These pretzel treats should be stored at room temperature, inside an airtight container or Ziploc bag, for up to 1 week. Make sure that the chocolate is completely set and hardened before storing the leftovers.
Can I Make Substitutions?
- Pretzel Snaps : Use Ritz crackers, regular shaped pretzels, mini pretzels, or round pretzels.
- Hershey Kisses : You can use any variety of Hershey’s Kisses; dark chocolate kisses, caramel-filled kisses, Hershey’s Hugs, peppermint candy cane, etc.
- M&M’s : Use any variety of M&M’s like pretzel, cookie crisp, peanut, almond, dark chocolate, peanut butter, etc. You can even make these m&m pretzel kisses for any Holiday buy using the Holiday colored M&M’s. Feel free to also replace the M&M with your favorite nut; try adding a pecan, walnut, or cashew.
Recipe FAQ’s
Can I Make These Ahead of Time?
Yes, these treats are an excellent make-ahead option as they stay good for up to 1 week. I prefer them when they’re a little warm but mostly cooled to room temperature. But leftovers are fabulous as well.
If I Use Caramel-Filled Kisses, Do I Bake Them For The Same Amount of Time?
The bake time is the same no matter what Hershey Kiss is used; but be careful if using the caramel-filled kisses to not get the caramel on your fingers because it will be hotter (caramel holds more heat than chocolate does).
Can I Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?
Yes! To make these 100% gluten free make sure you are using gluten-free pretzels.
What Are Some Variations Of This Recipe?
- Rolo Pretzel Turtles : Use an unwrapped Roll (instead of the Kiss) and place a pecan halve on top of the Rolo.
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate : Use a milk chocolate Hershey kiss + peanut butter filled M&M’s.
- Holidays : Make these for any Holiday season by using the Holiday colored M&M’s; Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas, Easter Pastel, etc. Try these Valentine’s Day Caramel Pretzel Bites.
- Hershey Hugs : Instead of classic milk chocolate kisses, use the hugs that have chocolate & white chocolate stripes instead.
- Candy Cane Kisses : I love to use the candy cane kisses when I make this salty treat at Christmastime; check out the recipe for Peppermint Bark Pretzel Bites.
More M&M Desserts You’ll Love
- M&M Cookies
- Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- (Sheet Pan) No Flour Monster Cookie Bars
- M&M Chocolate Cookies
- Crispy Pretzel M&M Bars
Hershey Kisses Pretzels
Ingredients
- 63 square pretzel snaps
- 63 Hershey kisses unwrapped
- 63 M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200℉. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the pretzel snaps in a single layer on the cookie sheet.63 square pretzel snaps
- Top each pretzel with an unwrapped Hershey kiss.63 Hershey kisses
- Bake for 3-4 minutes until the chocolate is very softened.
- Press one M&M onto the top of each Hershey Kiss.63 M&M's
- Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set and cool. If you don't have room in the fridge, simply leave the cookie sheet at room temperature to allow the chocolate to set and cool (about 30 minutes to 1 hour).
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