Save to Pinterest 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 always brings smiles when I serve it at our family holiday gatherings—the kids especially love the creative snowmen made from pretzels.
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!
Save to Pinterest Our family cherishes making these snowmen together each year—it's become a festive tradition and always sparks joyful conversation.
Notes
Pair with sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine. Use an edible black food marker to add fun facial expressions to each snowman.
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.
Save to Pinterest This festive platter is a crowd-pleaser that adds a playful touch to any holiday celebration.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I assemble the snowman pretzels?
Thread a mini pretzel rod through three pretzel rounds, with a yogurt-covered one on top. Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, a carrot triangle nose, and wrap a red bell pepper slice as a scarf.
- → Can I make this platter gluten-free?
Yes, substitute regular pretzels with gluten-free pretzels and verify that dip ingredients are gluten-free.
- → What dips are included on the platter?
Two dips are served: a creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, chives, and spices, plus a side of hummus for variety.
- → How should I garnish the platter?
Use fresh parsley sprigs and halved cherry tomatoes to add color and freshness around the arranged snowmen.
- → What beverages pair well with this snack platter?
Pair the platter with sparkling apple cider or a crisp white wine to complement the savory and creamy flavors.