Holiday Pretzel Rings

• 1 bag of pretzel rings (typically labeled Holiday Rings, hard to find but available in season)
• 1 package Hershey’s Kisses (any variety of Kisses or Hugs, I've also used Rolo's with pecan on top)
• 1 package M&M’s (holiday M&M’s—light green, dark green and red—work nicely at Christmastime)
• red and green sugar crystals (optional)

Assembly
Using a lined cookie sheet or jelly roll pan (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray if necessary), place the pretzel rings flat on each sheet (using as many as you require). Unwrap the Hershey’s Kisses and place 1 Kiss in the center of each pretzel ring. Bake at 275 degrees F, for approximately 3 minutes—just enough to soften chocolate, not melt it (chocolate should stay in Kiss shape, but readily spread when a single M&M is pushed gently into the center). Remove from oven. Place a single M&M in the center of each Kiss, pressing down gently so the softened Kiss spreads and fills the center of the pretzel ring. If desired, sprinkle warm rings with red and green sugars crystals for additional color. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes (or until chocolate is firm), and serve as needed.
While you can leave these Holiday Rings at room temperature to serve, I prefer to store mine in the fridge and take them out as needed.

This recipe will allow you to make as many Holiday Rings as you need or desire. Be sure to make plenty though—they are addictive and tend to disappear in a hurry when serving holiday guests!
Enjoy!