Save to Pinterest Fun, festive pretzel bites filled with creamy cheese and topped with a bright cherry red nose—the perfect savory snack for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pretzel Bites: 1 can (340 g / 12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
- Pretzel Bites: 24 small cubes (about 1 cm each) cream cheese (or cheddar cheese, optional)
- Pretzel Bites: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Pretzel Bites: 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- Decoration: 24 small round red candies (e.g., mini cherry tomatoes, red M&Ms, or pomegranate seeds for a healthier option)
- Decoration: 48 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
- Decoration: 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small disc.
- Step 3:
- Place a cheese cube in the center of each disc pinch the dough around the cheese to seal and roll into a ball.
- Step 4:
- Place the dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 5:
- Brush each ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 10 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 7:
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Step 8:
- Press two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite for antlers.
- Step 9:
- Attach a red candy to the front for the red nose (use a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as glue if needed).
- Step 10:
- Add two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose.
Save to Pinterest Notes
Candy noses can be swapped for cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds for a healthier option Serve warm for the best melty cheese effect.
Required Tools
Baking sheet Parchment paper Pastry brush Small bowl (for melted butter) Oven
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) milk (cheese butter) soy (if using chocolate candies) May contain Nuts (in candies) eggs (in some doughs) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy crafting these festive bites perfect for any holiday gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What dough works best for these pretzel bites?
Refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough works well, providing a soft yet golden crust after baking.
- → Can I use different cheeses for the filling?
Cream cheese is ideal for a creamy center, but cheddar or other firm cheeses can be used for variation.
- → How are the pretzel antlers created?
Mini pretzel twists are pressed into the top sides of each bite before adding the nose, mimicking antlers.
- → Are there healthier options for the red nose decoration?
Yes, cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds can replace candy noses for a fresh, healthier alternative.
- → What tips ensure melty cheese inside?
Seal the dough tightly around the cheese cubes and serve bites warm shortly after baking for optimal melty texture.