Start by preheating your oven to 250°F. It’s a low temp because we’re just looking to soften the chocolate without fully melting it.
Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent any sticking (and make cleanup easier).
Lay your pretzels out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Unwrap your Hershey’s Hugs and place one on top of each pretzel. Make sure it’s centered so the chocolate melts evenly.
Pop the baking sheet in the oven for about 3 minutes. You want the Hugs to soften but not fully melt. Keep an eye on them!
Once out of the oven, quickly place one M&M in the center of each Hershey’s Hug, gently pressing down to create that signature "hug" effect.
Let the pretzel hugs sit for about an hour so the chocolate can firm up. If you’re in a hurry, you can pop them in the fridge to speed up the process.