# Ingredient list:
→ 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, optional)
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 for healthier option)
06 - 48 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
07 - 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide dough into 24 equal portions and flatten each into a small disc.
03 - Place one cheese cube in the center of each disc, pinch dough around cheese to seal, then roll into a ball.
04 - Place balls seam-side down on the prepared baking 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 bites to cool briefly before decorating.
08 - Press two mini pretzel twists into the sides of each bite to form antlers.
09 - Affix a red candy to the front as the nose using a small amount of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive if needed.
10 - Place two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose to complete the face.
