Patriotic Pretzel Hugs – Sweet, Salty and Delicious!

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Last Updated on June 5, 2024 by Alaina

Patriotic Pretzel Hugs combine the sweet taste of chocolate with the salty crunch of pretzels, making them perfect for your 4th of July celebration! Add patriotic colors, and you’ve got a festive treat everyone will love!

The sweet taste of chocolate together with the salty crunch of pretzels is a mouthwatering match made in snack heaven! Add patriotic colors, and these Patriotic Pretzel Hugs become the perfect treat for your 4th of July celebration.

Ever since I first saw pretzel hugs on Pinterest, I knew I had to try them. They looked so adorable and seemed so simple to make. With the 4th of July right around the corner, I figured what better time to give the recipe a try?!

Now that I’ve made these Patriotic Pretzel Hugs, I can confirm they taste just as good as they look. If not better! Best of all, they take very few ingredients and less than 15 minutes to prepare!

Ready to see how to make these sweet-and-salty Patriotic Pretzel Hugs for your celebration? Let’s get started!

How to Make Patriotic Pretzel Hugs

These sweet-and-salty treats are incredibly simple to make and are sure to be a hit at your 4th of July festivities.

You will find the complete ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card near the end of this post. AS is, this recipe yields approximately three dozen patriotic pretzel hugs.

Kitchen Tools You May Need

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• small bowls for candy melts
• cookie sheet
• parchment paper or Silpat mat

Ingredients Needed to Make Red, White and Blue Pretzel Hugs

This fun 4th of July dessert recipe calls for just three ingredients:

• pretzel snaps – I used Snyders brand
• Hershey’s Hugs candies
• red M&M’s and blue M&M’s – I usually buy a pack of regular M&M’s and pick out the colors, but you can also find packs with red, white and blue M&M’s together!

4th of July Pretzel Hugs Instructions

Making these Patriotic Pretzel Hugs for the 4th of July couldn’t be easier! In 15 minutes or less, you can have a patriotic dessert that everyone will enjoy. Here’s how you do it.

Step One: Prep

• Begin by preheating your oven to 200°F (93°C).
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

Step Two: Space Out Pretzels

• Place the pretzels on the cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step Three: Add Hershey’s Hugs

• Now top each pretzel with a Hershey’s Hug candy.

Step Four: Bake

• Place the pretzels in the preheated oven and bake for just 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the pretzel hugs from the oven once the candies are soft and slightly shiny. Remember, you want to soften the candy, not melt it completely.
• Allow the pretzel hugs to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes.

Step Five: Add M&Ms

• Gently press one M&M into the center of each softened candy. This will make the Hershey’s Hug spread over each pretzel.

Step Six: Allow to Set

• Finally, let the Patriotic Pretzel Hugs cool completely or refrigerate them for about 5 minutes to set. Then, they’re ready to serve!

See? Easy as can be! Below you will find a handy printable version of this Patriotic Pretzel Hugs recipe – to help make things even easier.

A Versatile Treat

These red, white and blue pretzel hugs are not only cute and easy to make, but they are also incredibly versatile. With just a quick switch of M&M colors, you can adapt them for any occasion! Try orange, black, and white for Halloween, red and green for Christmas, blue and white for Hanukkah, and even pastel colors for a baby shower!

You can order M&Ms in pretty much any color you want either through the M&M Store on Amazon!

Looking for More Patriotic Recipes?

If you are on the hunt for more easy red, white and blue dessert recipes for the 4th of July or Labor Day, look no further than these tasty treats below! I think you’ll love them:

• Mini Blueberry Pies
• Patriotic Star Sugar Cookies
• Patriotic Brownie Bombs

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Did you make this tasty red, white, and blue patriotic pretzel hugs recipe? If so, I’d love to see how it turned out! Nothing makes me happier than seeing your take on my recipes. Be sure to tag me on Instagram @bullocksbuzz or use #bullocksbuzz!

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