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    Christmas Chocolate M & M Pretzels

    Updated: Sep 4, 2025 by Kristin Hayes · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    These Christmas Chocolate M & M Pretzels are the perfect festive treats for Christmas parties or gifts. Only 3 ingredients needed, ready to enjoy in no time, they look so pretty and festive, and of course they're incredibly delicious!

    hershey kisses melted in the center of a pretzel with an m & m placed on top for a christmas chocolate treat

    Can you believe Christmas is almost here?? I am so excited!!! I love eating all the goodies, seeing all the lights, decorating the house, and more. There are so many yummy recipes to make, and I plan on making TONS!!

    Each year, I make several batches of these pretzels with my kiddos and pass them out to neighbors, friends, family, and teachers!!!

    Sweet and salty, these treats are fun and addicting. Use regular M&M’s when it’s not Christmas time and you’re craving this delicious treat.

    As my kids get older, they are in charge of making these pretzels and it has become a fun tradition in my house that they enjoy! Of course, they end up eating half the batch, but isn’t that the fun part about helping in the kitchen as a kid?

    Tips for making these Christmas Chocolate M & M Pretzels:

    Use a fresh bag of pretzels. I have found that if the pretzels are not fresh, they lose their crisp/crunchiness quickly.

    Enjoy these within 2-3 days OR freeze them until you are ready to enjoy!

    Prepare these in small batches as to avoid burning the Hershey kiss and to allow time to push the M & M into the chocolate quickly.

    Store these treats in an airtight container for longer freshness.

    Feel free to change up the flavor of the M & M’s if desired (mint, peanut butter, caramel, etc.)

    Use a Rolo caramel in place of a Hershey Kiss for a caramel variation.

    Ingredients Needed:

    • Mini Pretzel Twists
    • Hershey kisses
    • Christmas Colored M & M’s

    How to prepare:

    1. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and place pretzels on top. Line them up so none are on top of the others.
    2. Place a single Hershey kiss on top and place in a preheated oven (275) for about 5 minutes, or until the Hershey kisses are somewhat melted.
    3. Remove from oven and press one M & M on top. Make sure you press the M & M down firmly as to spread the Hershey kiss flat.
    4. Allow to cool and enjoy!!!

    Check out these other great Christmas recipes:

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

    TOP Christmas Cookie Collection

    Christmas M & M Cookie Bars

    So many other great options on the blog too, so be sure to browse through and find your favorites!

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    Christmas Chocolate M & M Pretzels

    Recipe by: Kristin Hayes
    These Christmas Chocolate M & M Pretzels are the perfect festive treats for Christmas parties or gifts. Only 3 ingredients needed, ready to enjoy in no time, they look so pretty and festive, and of course they’re incredibly delicious!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 118 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag Pretzels *I use twists
    • 1 bag Hershey Kisses
    • 1 bag Chocolate M & M's

    Instructions
     

    • Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and place pretzels on top. *Line them up so none are on top of the others. 
    • Place a single Hershey kiss on top and place in a preheated oven (275) for about 5 minutes, or until the Hershey kisses are somewhat melted.
    • Remove from oven and press one M & M on top. 
    • Make sure you press the M & M down firmly as to spread the Hershey kiss flat.
    • Make sure you press the M & M down firmly as to spread the Hershey kiss flat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 0.02gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.001gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.2mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.01mg
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    Comments

    1. Jean M Farrand says

      December 10, 2019 at 1:13 pm

      Just made these. The chocolate didn’t melt. As I added time, nothing, however, the chocolate did burn. Total waste! I was so excited to try these with my grandson. 275Degrees for 5 minutes doesn’t work. I used chocolate kisses.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 10, 2019 at 2:52 pm

        Did the chocolate soften at all? Were they a new bag of Hershey kisses? I am so sorry to hear that! Let me know so I can try to trouble shoot!

        Reply
    2. Kathie says

      November 20, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      These are also good made with rolos.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 21, 2015 at 8:33 am

        Great idea! Ill need to try that!

        Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      November 20, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Use Hersey hugs they work the best.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        November 21, 2015 at 8:33 am

        Great thinking! Ill try that in the next few weeks!!

        Reply
    4. Kristin and Adriana says

      July 01, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Oh no, we are so sorry that you had a wasted batch. We have made these several times and make it at 350, but I will admit I have to watch it extremely close as I have ruined a batch or two myself. I will try it at 200, thats a great idea! Sorry about the batch, hopefully making it at 200 worked great for you and you were able to enjoy them, : )
      Thanks for letting us know!!

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      June 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      350 degrees is way too high for 5 minutes… I just wasted a whole batch by following the instructions to a T since it was my first time… it should be about 200 degrees for 4-5 mins.

      Reply

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