Save A whimsical and savory snack platter featuring crunchy pretzels arranged as snowmen, served with creamy dips—perfect for festive gatherings or holiday parties.
This recipe always brings a smile at our holiday parties and is fun to assemble with kids.
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
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 Our family gathers around the platter every holiday and makes memories while munching on these festive treats.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this platter with sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine for a festive touch.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, milk, and may contain soy or sesame. Always check ingredient labels carefully.
Storage Tips
Assemble snowmen just before serving to keep pretzels crisp. Store dips covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Save This easy and charming platter is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.