Snowman Pretzel Dip Platter

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This festive platter features crunchy pretzels crafted into cute snowmen, decorated with mini chocolate chips and carrot noses. Paired with creamy cream cheese and sour cream dip flavored with chives and garlic, along with smooth hummus, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes, this easy-to-assemble snack adds charm and taste to any holiday gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes, this savory and playful spread is sure to impress guests of all ages.

Updated on Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT
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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!
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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.

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This easy and charming platter is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

Snowman Pretzel Dip Platter

Crunchy pretzel snowmen paired with creamy chive and hummus dips, perfect for festive snacks.

Prep duration
20 min
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Complete duration
20 min
Created by Isabella Flores


Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 6 Portions

Diet considerations Meat-free

Components

Pretzel Snowmen

01 18 mini pretzel rods
02 18 small round pretzels
03 18 yogurt-covered pretzel rounds
04 18 mini chocolate chips
05 6 small carrot sticks, cut into small triangles
06 6 thin slices red bell pepper

Dips

01 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 ½ cup sour cream
03 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 Salt and pepper, to taste
07 ½ cup hummus

Garnishes

01 Fresh parsley sprigs
02 Cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

Phase 01

Prepare creamy dips: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and transfer to a serving bowl. Place hummus in a separate bowl.

Phase 02

Assemble pretzel snowmen: Thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds for each snowman—use one yogurt-covered round for the head and two plain rounds for the body. Press mini chocolate chips into the yogurt pretzel for eyes and buttons. Attach a carrot triangle as the nose and wrap a thin slice of red bell pepper around the neck as a scarf. Optionally, use an edible black food marker to draw a mouth.

Phase 03

Arrange and garnish platter: Place the assembled snowmen on a large serving platter. Set the bowls of dips nearby and decorate with fresh parsley sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes for vibrant color.

Phase 04

Serve: Serve immediately for optimal freshness and enjoy.

Necessary tools

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large serving platter
  • Small serving bowls
  • Knife and cutting board

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and seek professional health advice if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat, milk; may contain soy and sesame. Confirm all ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 210
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Proteins: 5 g