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Pretzel Hugs – An Easy Treat Kids Can Help Make for Valentine’s Day

By Heather

Over the past several weeks, we made dozens of cookies.  Emma absolutely loves to help me make confections, it brings her such joy.  However, most recipes we make require too many ingredients and specific instructions.  For our last batch of “cookies”, I wanted something easy and I found just that when I discovered pretzel hugs.

It’s a great salty-sweet treat that you can make for any holiday or occasion, everyone loves to eat them, and best of all, it’s an easy and kid-friendly recipe.

You’ll need:  
-2 bags hugs kisses
-1 lb. small pretzels.  We used pretzel snaps.  For Valentine’s Day, try small heart-shaped pretzels!
-Wax or parchment paper

Step 1:  Unwrap the hugs.

This was Emma’s favorite part.  Especially when she realized she could eat some!

Step 2:  On a wax or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, spread out a single layer of pretzels.

Kids love to help add a single hug to each pretzel, because they can’t mess it up!

Step 3:  Place the cookie sheet into an oven preheated to 300 degrees for only 3 minutes so that the hugs don’t melt but just soften a bit.

Step 4:  This is the only part I didn’t let Emma help with, obviously because the pan is hot.  Just take another pretzel and top each hug carefully, making a sandwich.

If you’re the patient type, you can let the finished pretzel hugs cool on their own.  Cool them in the fridge to speed up the process.  I think we might bring the heart-shaped version in for Emma’s preschool class next month.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe

About Heather

Heather is the founder of GirlGoneMom.com. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, her cat Spencer and Buddy the lab mix. You’ll find a combination of family-friendly reviews and giveaways, deal alerts, personal stories and articles relating to parenting on GirlGoneMom.com.

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Comments

  1. Nichol says

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    I always have Zoe unwrap, I think she eats way too many though. I love how simple this is and kid-friendly:)

    • Heather says

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      Yes! Emma loves unwrapping which I hate doing but then she learned about eating them and I fired her ;)

  2. Mandee says

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    Yummy! I’m going to try this with my boys, they love to help out in the kitchen! Thanks! :)

    • Heather says

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      Let me know how you like them!

      • Mandee says

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        Definitely! Only, this is so not going to help the diet I just started 3 days ago! Ha ha!

        • Heather says

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          When I’m in that boat I like to give batches away! Emma most likes the act of helping me bake but I tend to eat so it’s a good solution for us! :)

          • Mandee says

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            Great idea! Although with 5 boys (and my hubby) I doubt there will be much left to give away when they are done with them! ha ha! Have a great weekend! :)

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