# Components:
→ Pretzel Bites
01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
02 - 24 small cubes (approximately 0.4 in each) cream cheese or cheddar cheese
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
07 - 24 mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide the dough into 24 even pieces and flatten each into a small disc.
03 - Place a cheese cube in the center of each disc, pinch the edges to seal, and roll into a ball.
04 - Place the dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush each ball with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse kosher salt.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
07 - Let the pretzel bites cool just enough to handle.
08 - Insert two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite to create antlers.
09 - Secure a red candy to the front of each bite using a small amount of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive.
10 - Position two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose to complete the face.
