# What You'll Need:
→ Pretzel Bites
01 - 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or pizza dough
02 - 24 small cubes cream cheese (about 0.4 inch each) 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
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide dough into 24 equal portions and flatten each into a small disc.
03 - Place a cube of cheese in the center of each disc, pinch dough around cheese to seal, and form into balls.
04 - Place 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 until the bites turn golden brown.
07 - Allow the bites to cool briefly before decorating.
08 - Press two mini pretzel twists into the top sides of each bite to resemble antlers.
09 - Affix a red candy to the front of each bite for the nose, using a dab of cream cheese or melted chocolate as adhesive if necessary.
10 - Add two mini chocolate chips or edible candy eyes above the nose on each bite.
