# Ingredient List:
→ Pretzel Bites
01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
02 - 24 small cubes (approximately 0.4 inch) 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
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Preheat 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 cube of cheese in the center of each disc, then pinch the dough around it to seal and shape into a ball.
04 - Place each sealed dough ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush each dough ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse kosher salt evenly.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Remove from oven and allow pretzel bites to cool slightly before decorating.
08 - Insert two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite to resemble antlers.
09 - Affix a red candy to the front of each bite using a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive if necessary.
10 - Add two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose to complete the face.
