Pin this 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 these snowman pretzels at holiday parties because they always delight guests of all ages and add a playful touch to the snack table.
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!
Pin this My family always enjoys making these snowmen together which makes for fun holiday memories.
Notes
Pair with sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine.
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.
Pin this This snowman pretzel platter is a guaranteed hit for any holiday celebration bringing both flavor and festive fun.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → What type of pretzels work best for the snowmen?
Mini pretzel rods combined with small and yogurt-covered round pretzels create the best structure and texture for assembling the snowmen.
- → Can I make the dips ahead of time?
Yes, the creamy dip mixture can be prepared in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavors before serving.
- → Are there alternatives to red bell pepper scarves?
Thin strips of green onion or fresh chives can be used as flavorful substitutes for the scarves.
- → How do I ensure the snowmen stay intact when serving?
Carefully thread the pretzel rods through the rounds and press chocolate chips gently to maintain shape. Serve on a sturdy platter to keep them steady.
- → What are suitable drink pairings with this platter?
Sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine complement the savory and creamy elements nicely.