Snowman Pretzel and Dip Platter (Printable Version)

Crunchy pretzel snowmen with creamy dips make a festive and savory snack for any celebration.

# What You Need:

→ 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
07 - Edible black food marker (optional)

→ Dips

08 - 1 cup softened cream cheese
09 - ½ cup sour cream
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
14 - ½ cup hummus

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh parsley sprigs
16 - Cherry tomatoes, halved

# How To Make:

01 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small serving bowl. Place hummus in a separate bowl for serving.
02 - Thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds per snowman: one yogurt-covered round for the head on top and two plain rounds for the body below. Press mini chocolate chips into the yogurt-covered pretzel to form eyes and buttons. Attach a carrot triangle for the nose and wrap a red bell pepper slice around the neck as a scarf. Optionally, use an edible marker to draw a mouth.
03 - Place the assembled snowmen on a large serving platter. Position the bowls of prepared dips nearby. Garnish the platter with fresh parsley sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Present immediately to guests and enjoy the festive snack.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fun and festive presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free pretzels and check dip ingredients
  • Substitute red bell pepper scarves with thin strips of green onion or chive for variety
03 -
  • Use mini chocolate chips sparingly to avoid overpowering sweetness
  • Prepare dips ahead of time to save party setup minutes
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