Do you have a salty or a sweet tooth? Come see how to SATISFY both!

I really can’t get enough pumpkin lately! This treat will satisfy your sweet and salty tooth all in one. And talk about EASY!
The best thing about this recipe, is you can change it up for each holiday! Use peppermint hugs for Christmas time, strawberry hugs for Valentines day or those delish caramel hugs for just about any gathering.
The kids can also have fun helping out with this kid-friendly recipes. My girls helped unwrap the kisses and place them on the pretzels 🙂
How to Make Pumpkin Hugged Pretzels
Here is what you need:
Snyders Snaps pretzels
Hershey’s Pumpkin Hugs
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- First, line your baking sheet with either foil or waxed paper and place pretzels on baking sheet.
- Next, place an unwrapped Hug in the middle of each pretzel, and place in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for one additional minute. Place another pretzel on top of each hug and press down. Either place in baking sheet in refrigerator to help them set quicker, or let dry at room temp.
NOTE: If you have room in the fridge, it should take 30-40 minutes to set. If you are letting them dry at room temperature, be prepared to wait a several hours for them to set fully.
TOOLS USED FOR THIS PUMPKIN HUGGED PRETZEL RECIPE:
Baking Sheets: This set of baking sheets comes with small, medium, and large sizes that provide the perfect option for any of your baking needs.
Parchment Paper: Parchment baking paper is non-stick for quick food release and easy clean up
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How to Make Pumpkin Hugged Pretzels
Ingredients
- Snyders Snaps pretzels
- Hershey's Pumpkin Hugs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- First, line your baking sheet with either foil or waxed paper and place pretzels on baking sheet.
- Next, place an unwrapped Hug in the middle of each pretzel, and place in the oven for 2 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for one additional minute. Place another pretzel on top of each hug and press down. Either place in baking sheet in refrigerator to help them set quicker, or let dry at room temp.
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happyvballgirl says
WOW! Hershey’s Pumpkin Hugs?!?! Never knew such a wonderous thing even existed! I’ll certainly be on the look out now. Looks so yummy, Corey!
Christine 🙂
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Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Hehehe… they are WAY too good 🙂 Thanks Christine!
patwaldau says
this is pretty perfect! we will definitely be making some soon!
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Sweet!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yummy! I have looked everywhere and I can’t find the pumpkin hugs!! I need them in my life! I love your pretzels!!
Denise in Lubbock says
Fixing to make these right now. Got the last bag of pumpkin hugs at the store!
Michelle Lowe says
I just found them at Wegmans! I searched high and low last year and couldn’t find them! Making these this weekend!
Kay says
I will be a hit this Holloween and Thanksgiving!
jessica says
Love it! Easy to make, and absolutely delicious!