Rudolfs Red Nose Bites (Print View)

Soft pretzel bites with creamy cheese filling, red nose topping, and crunchy mini pretzel antlers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pretzel Bites

01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit or pizza dough
02 - 24 small cream cheese cubes (about 0.4 in each)
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

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and flatten each into a small disc.
03 - Place a cream cheese cube in the center of each disc, pinch 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 the baked bites to cool briefly before decorating.
08 - Insert two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite to form antlers.
09 - Secure a red candy to the front using a small amount of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive.
10 - Place two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun festive snack
  • Easy to make and share
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 chilled dough for easier handling
  • Brush with melted butter just before baking for best browning
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