Save A whimsical and savory snack platter featuring crunchy pretzels arranged as snowmen, served with creamy dips—perfect for festive gatherings or holiday parties.
I love serving this fun pretzel platter at holiday parties where guests enjoy both the tasty dips and festive presentation.
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Ingredients
- Pretzel Snowmen: 18 mini pretzel rods, 18 small round pretzels, 18 yogurt-covered pretzel rounds, 18 mini chocolate chips (for eyes/buttons), 6 small carrot sticks (cut into small triangles for noses), 6 thin slices red bell pepper (for scarves), Edible black food marker (optional)
- Dips: 1 cup cream cheese softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup hummus (for variety)
- Garnishes: Fresh parsley sprigs, Cherry tomatoes halved
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Instructions
- Prepare the dips:
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Place hummus in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the snowmen:
- For each snowman, thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds (one yogurt-covered for the head, two plain for the body). Press mini chocolate chips into the yogurt pretzel for eyes and buttons. Add a carrot triangle for the nose. Wrap a thin slice of red bell pepper around the neck as a scarf. Use an edible marker to draw a mouth if desired.
- Arrange the snowmen:
- Arrange the snowmen on a large platter. Place the bowls of dips nearby. Garnish the platter with fresh parsley and cherry tomato halves for color.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Save This platter always sparks joy and conversation when shared with family and friends during the holidays.
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Required Tools
Medium mixing bowl, Serving platter, Small serving bowls, Knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (pretzels), Milk (cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt coating). May contain Soy (check chocolate chips), Sesame (hummus). Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 29 g, Protein 5 g per serving
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This recipe adds festive cheer with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Recipe Questions
- → How do I assemble the snowman pretzels?
Thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds—use a yogurt-covered round for the head and two plain rounds for the body. Add chocolate chip eyes and buttons, a carrot triangle nose, and a red bell pepper scarf.
- → Can I make this platter gluten-free?
Yes, substitute regular pretzels with gluten-free varieties and verify that all dip ingredients are gluten-free.
- → What dips are included with this platter?
The dips include a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic and onion powders, plus a separate bowl of hummus for variety.
- → How can I customize the scarves on the snowmen?
Replace the red bell pepper slices with thin strips of green onion or chives for an alternative look and taste.
- → What garnishes enhance this platter?
Fresh parsley sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes add color and freshness to the presentation.
