Description
Candy Corn Pretzel Hugs are an easy Halloween treat with pretzels, melted Kisses, and candy corn. Sweet, salty, festive fun!
Ingredients
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24 circle or square-shaped pretzels (like Snaps or Rings)
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24 Hershey’s Kisses Hugs (or any variety of Kisses—milk, caramel, dark, etc.)
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24 candy corn candies
Instructions
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Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. -
Arrange the pretzels
Lay the pretzels flat in a single layer on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly. -
Place Kisses on each pretzel
Unwrap the Hershey’s Kisses and place one on the center of each pretzel. -
Bake briefly to soften chocolate
Place the baking sheet in the oven for 4–5 minutes—just until the Kisses start to soften and look glossy, but haven’t melted fully. -
Add candy corn
Remove from the oven and immediately press one candy corn gently into the center of each softened Kiss, pushing down slightly to spread the chocolate. -
Let them set
Allow the pretzel hugs to cool completely at room temperature, or speed things up by placing the tray in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until firm. -
Serve or store
Once set, serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Don’t overbake: Kisses melt fast. If you bake too long, they’ll lose shape and become too gooey to press the candy into.
Use parchment: It helps with cleanup and prevents sticking.
Substitute candy: Not a fan of candy corn? Try M&Ms, mini Reese’s Pieces, or gummy pumpkins.
Uniform size: Use pretzels of the same shape and size for consistent results—Snaps work best for square alignment.