Peppermint Kiss Pretzel Bites

You won’t believe how easy (and cute!) these Peppermint Pretzel Bites are. Perfect for last-minute holiday prep, cookie exchanges, and snack boards.

Christmas Pretzel Bites.

Looking for the perfect holiday treat that’s quick, adorable and totally irresistible?

These Peppermint Kiss Pretzel Bites are the ideal combo of sweet and salty, festive and fun. And best of all, they only take minutes to make!

Whether you're prepping for a holiday party, creating homemade gifts or just want a fun afternoon activity with the kids, this recipe is your new go-to.

Holiday Pretzel Bites.

You’ll love this recipe because it’s incredibly easy. No special tools or baking experience is needed.

It’s also super quick with just 10 minutes of prep time and 3 minutes in the oven. These treats are always a crowd-pleaser, thanks to their irresistible sweet-and-salty flavor combo.

And with festive red and green M&Ms paired with peppermint kisses, they bring instant holiday cheer to any gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 oz) package Hershey’s Peppermint Kisses

  • 1/3 cup Christmas M&M candies

  • 50–55 pretzel snaps (one for each kiss)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Unwrap all Hershey’s Peppermint Kisses.

3. Lay out pretzel snaps in a single layer on the baking sheet. One for each kiss.

4. Place a Peppermint Kiss in the center of each pretzel.

5. Bake for 3 minutes. The kisses should look shiny and soft, not melted.

6. Remove from oven and immediately press an M&M into the center of each softened kiss.

7. Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to allow the chocolate to set.

8. Enjoy or store in an airtight container!

If you're in the holiday baking spirit, be sure to try other festive favorites like Peppermint Kiss Cookies and classic Christmas Linzer Biscuits for a sweet seasonal spread.

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Emma

Hi, I’m Emma - creator of Easy Party Eats, your go-to for fun, fuss-free party food and quick bites for every celebration. I turned my love for entertaining into easy, crowd-pleasing recipes anyone can make. Let’s keep it simple, fun and always delicious!

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