Rudolfs Red Nose Bites (Printable Version)

Festive pretzel bites stuffed with creamy cheese and topped with bright red noses, ideal for party snacks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzel Bites

01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
02 - 24 small cubes (about 0.4 inch each) cream cheese or cheddar cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
04 - 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

→ Decoration

05 - 24 small round red candies (e.g., mini cherry tomatoes, red M&Ms, or pomegranate seeds)
06 - 48 mini pretzel twists
07 - 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut dough into 24 equal pieces and flatten each into a small disc.
03 - Place a cheese cube in the center of each disc, pinch dough edges around the filling to seal, and roll into a ball.
04 - Place dough balls seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
05 - Brush each ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse kosher salt.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
07 - Allow pretzel bites to cool briefly on a wire rack.
08 - Insert two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite to create antlers.
09 - Affix a red candy to the front of each bite as the nose, using a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate if needed.
10 - Place two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose on each bite.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a spicier bite, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese filling
  • Candy noses can be swapped for cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds for a healthier option
03 -
  • Use refrigerated biscuit dough for easiest prep
  • Serve warm for best melty cheese effect
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