0:00finished pretzel bite close up
An extreme close-up shot focuses on a large white ceramic plate filled with numerous festive pretzel bites. Each bite consists of a square-shaped pretzel, topped with a melted, round mound of milk chocolate, which has been pressed down to form a shallow well. Inside each well, there's either a vibrant red or green M&M candy. Many of the chocolate toppings are visibly sprinkled with coarse, light brown sugar or toffee bits, adding a contrasting texture. A light-skinned hand with neat, French-tipped white manicured nails enters the frame from the top, delicately pinching and lifting one of the red M&M-topped pretzel bites from the plate. This action clearly reveals the full texture and construction of the snack. In the softly blurred background, colorful bokeh lights, suggestive of a decorated Christmas tree or holiday lights, are visible, creating a warm, festive atmosphere. The overall lighting is bright and even, highlighting the intricate details and festive colors of the treats.
0:01placing hersheys kisses on pretzels
An overhead, slightly angled medium shot showcases a bright white baking sheet covered with an organized grid of square-shaped pretzels. Most of the pretzels already have a milk chocolate Hershey's Kiss placed neatly in their center, standing upright. A light-skinned hand, with neatly manicured nails featuring white French tips, enters the frame from the top right. The hand holds a single Hershey's Kiss and carefully places it onto an empty pretzel near the center-right of the frame, completing another unit of the snack assembly. The white baking sheet dominates the foreground and midground, with only the dark edges of a countertop or stove top visible at the bottom. The lighting is bright and even, casting minimal shadows and emphasizing the clean, orderly preparation surface and the rich brown color of the chocolates and pretzels.
0:03placing baking sheet into oven
A medium shot frames a stainless steel Frigidaire oven, clearly identifiable by its brand name on the bottom glass panel. The oven door is initially slightly ajar, revealing the interior racks. A light-skinned hand, with French-tipped nails, fully pushes open the oven door. The hand then holds a white baking sheet, which is laden with square pretzels topped with upright Hershey's Kisses, and carefully slides it onto the middle rack inside the oven. The oven interior is well-lit, showing the metallic racks. The black stovetop with its burner grates and control knobs is visible at the top of the frame. The kitchen environment appears modern and clean, characterized by the sleek stainless steel appliance and the light-colored tiled floor visible at the very bottom edge of the shot. The action is smooth and purposeful.
0:06removing baking sheet from oven
A medium shot, maintaining a similar framing to the previous scene, focuses on the stainless steel Frigidaire oven. The oven door is open, revealing the baking sheet inside, where the pretzel and chocolate creations are now in a melted state; the Hershey's Kisses have softened and slightly spread into a rounded shape on top of the pretzels. A light-skinned hand, with neatly manicured French-tipped nails, grasps the front edge of the white baking sheet and carefully pulls it out of the hot oven. The interior of the oven is still visible, along with its metallic racks, illuminated by an internal oven light. The top of the stove with its black burner grates and control knobs remains in the upper portion of the frame. The bright, warm lighting suggests heat, and the slight shimmer on the melted chocolate indicates its soft consistency.
0:07pressing m&m into melted chocolate
A close-up, slightly angled shot focuses intensely on the white baking sheet, which is now filled with square pretzels, each topped with a perfectly melted, round mound of glossy milk chocolate. Most of these chocolate mounds already have either a vibrant red or green M&M candy firmly pressed into their center. A light-skinned hand with neatly manicured, French-tipped nails enters the frame from the right. The index finger of the hand gently presses a single red M&M candy into the soft, melted chocolate on one of the pretzels, creating a subtle indentation around the candy as it settles. The surface of the melted chocolate appears smooth and has a slight sheen. The bright, even lighting highlights the texture of the pretzels and the appealing shine of the chocolate, making the colors of the M&Ms pop.
0:09holding toffee sugar shaker
A medium, slightly high-angle shot presents the white baking sheet, now completely filled with the square pretzel bites. Each bite prominently features a round mound of melted chocolate with a red or green M&M pressed into its center. A light-skinned hand, with French-tipped nails, holds a clear plastic McCormick English Toffee Finishing Sugar shaker bottle in the central area of the frame. The bottle is held upright, showcasing its gold lid and distinctive product label, which reads 'McCormick English Toffee Finishing Sugar'. The transparent bottle reveals the light brown, granular sugar inside. The baking sheet provides a uniform, light-colored background for the shaker, with several finished pretzel bites visible behind and around the product. The lighting is bright and direct, ensuring the product label is clearly legible and the colors are vibrant.
0:11sprinkling toffee sugar on pretzels
A close-up, high-angle shot focuses directly on the white baking sheet, which is abundantly filled with the partially finished pretzel bites. Each bite consists of a square pretzel topped with a mound of melted chocolate and a central red or green M&M. A light-skinned hand, with neatly manicured French-tipped nails, enters the frame from the top left, holding the McCormick English Toffee Finishing Sugar shaker. The hand expertly tilts and shakes the bottle, causing a cascade of light brown, granular sugar or toffee bits to fall and sprinkle evenly over the chocolate tops of the pretzel bites. The fine, granular texture of the sugar is clearly visible as it disperses and settles. The entire background is occupied by the white baking sheet and the numerous treats, with no other elements distracting from the action. The lighting is bright and clean, significantly enhancing the visual effect of the sprinkling process.
0:13finished pretzel bites on plate close up
An extreme close-up shot vividly displays a large white ceramic plate overflowing with numerous festive pretzel bites, identical to the completed treats shown in the opening scene. Each delicious bite features a crunchy square pretzel base, generously topped with a round mound of rich milk chocolate, and a bright red or green M&M candy pressed precisely into its center. The chocolate is beautifully sprinkled with light brown, granular English Toffee Finishing Sugar, adding both visual appeal and texture. A light-skinned hand with neatly manicured, French-tipped nails enters the frame from the bottom left, carefully and gracefully picking up one of the pretzel bites that is adorned with a red M&M. The background is softly blurred into bokeh, revealing colorful, warm lights, strongly suggesting the presence of a decorated Christmas tree or other holiday decorations, which enhances the overall festive and inviting ambiance of the scene. The lighting is soft and warm, highlighting the appealing textures and vibrant colors of these holiday treats.
