# What You Need:
→ 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)
06 - 48 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
07 - 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Separate 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 edges to seal and roll into a ball.
04 - Place each dough ball seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with coarse kosher salt.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and let the bites cool briefly.
08 - Press two mini pretzel twists into each bite’s top sides to resemble antlers.
09 - Affix a red candy to the front of each bite using a small dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive if needed.
10 - Place two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose on each bite.
