Place the baking sheet in the oven for 4-6 minutes, just until the candy starts to melt. They should look shiny and soft, but you don't want to go too far or they will liquify and you will have a mess! Mini-pretzels work best since the Chex Mix is bite-sized. I think it looks better to have everything of a similar size. I hope you enjoy these little treats as much as I did, and have fun making them. Get the kids involved – there’s nothing better than having kids in the kitchen. I make sure every time my daughter visits, we spend some time together cooking and baking. Those are memories that will last a lifetime!

It will be important as we continue to grow this already fast-growing brand and create new products in the broader pretzel category.”​ So even though these pretzel hugs (aka Christmas pretzels, Christmas hugs, etc.) are possibly the most basic treat ever and probably nobody needs the recipe, I wanted to share them anyway. Swap out the Hershey's hugs for rolos - those caramel filled candies. They work the same way and give that added caramel element.I like using my silpat liners better than parchment paper for these. They are more grippy on the pretzels so they don't slide all over when I'm transferring to the oven. Arrange pretzels on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. I fit 70 pretzel snaps on a baking sheet. Over the next three years, we plan to grow margins on our salty business 300 basis points,”​ by optimizing the company’s supply chain network, implementing an enhanced enterprise resource planning software system, and enhancing the portfolio mix, Rigg said. With Hershey behind this amazing brand, I am confident that anyone who would like to enjoy these deliciously bold pretzels will have the opportunity.”​ Pretzels Inc.

Seriously, unless you have iron-clad willpower, don’t make these. I ate three before they cooled and almost burned my mouth! I love how easy and cute these are; you only need three ingredients and 4 minutes. There’s no need for a mixing bowl or dirtying up a bunch of dishes. A simple baking sheet is all you need. And if you’re smart, line that baking sheet with parchment paper, and you’ve just eliminated the clean up! The latest agreement includes North Dakota-based Dot’s, the fastest-growing brand in the pretzel market, commanding 55% of category growth over the past year.

Skip the M&M and top the melted hug with a second pretzel to make a pretzel hug sandwich for a greater crunchy, salty to sweet ratio.