Save Fun, festive pretzel bites filled with creamy cheese and topped with a bright cherry red nose—the perfect savory snack for holiday gatherings.
I first made these pretzel bites for a family party and they were a huge hit everyone asked for the recipe
Ingredients
- Pretzel Bites: 1 can (340 g / 12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough, 24 small cubes (about 1 cm each) cream cheese or cheddar cheese optional, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted, 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, 48 mini pretzel twists for antlers, 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough:
- Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small disc.
- Fill dough:
- Place a cheese cube in the center of each disc pinch the dough around the cheese to seal and roll into a ball.
- Arrange:
- Place the dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Butter & salt:
- Brush each ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool:
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Add antlers:
- Press two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite for antlers.
- Add nose:
- Attach a red candy to the front for the red nose use a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as glue if needed.
- Add eyes:
- Add two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose.
Save This recipe always brings my family together laughing and enjoying every bite each holiday season
Notes
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 Enjoy these festive bites fresh from the oven for the best flavor and texture
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What dough works best for these bites?
Refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough provides a soft, flaky texture that's easy to shape and bake evenly.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese filling?
Yes, cheddar or other semi-soft cheeses can be used to vary flavor and texture.
- → How do I prevent the cheese from leaking out during baking?
Seal the dough tightly around each cheese cube to avoid leakage and maintain a round shape.
- → Are there healthier alternatives for the red candy noses?
Mini cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds provide natural color with added nutrition.
- → How should I serve these pretzel bites?
Serve warm for the best melty cheese experience; they pair well with mustard or savory dips.