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 platter is always a hit at our holiday parties, bringing smiles and tasty bites together.
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 it My family and I love gathering around this platter during the holidays—it’s always a conversation starter and a treat for all ages.
Notes
Pair with sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine to enhance the festive mood.
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 it This snowman pretzel platter is sure to delight and impress every guest at your holiday festivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I assemble the pretzel snowmen?
Thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds—two plain for the body and one yogurt-covered for the head. Decorate with chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, a carrot triangle nose, and a red bell pepper scarf.
- → Can I make the dips ahead of time?
Yes, the cream cheese and herb dip can be prepared in advance and chilled. Hummus can be served directly from the container or transferred to a serving bowl.
- → Are there vegetarian considerations for this dish?
This platter is suitable for a vegetarian diet as it contains no meat ingredients; all dips and pretzels used are vegetarian friendly.
- → What are good substitutions for the red bell pepper scarves?
Try replacing the scarves with thin strips of green onion or fresh chives for a different flavor and color contrast.
- → Is this platter suitable for gluten-free diets?
To make it gluten-free, substitute standard pretzels with gluten-free versions and verify dip ingredients for gluten content.