Sweet and spicy bite-sized snacks with pretzels, pecans, cream cheese, and a festive touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 24 salted pretzel rounds or mini crackers
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Topping
04 - 24 roasted pecan halves
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon hot honey, optional for drizzling
11 - Fresh microgreens or parsley, optional
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and honey until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Lay salted pretzel rounds or mini crackers evenly on a serving platter.
03 - Apply approximately one teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto each pretzel or cracker base.
04 - Top each with a roasted pecan half, a sprinkling of chopped dried cranberries, and a pinch of diced jalapeño.
05 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, fresh chives, and a light pinch of flaky sea salt over each assembled bite.
06 - Optionally, drizzle hot honey over the treats to add heat and gloss.
07 - Finish by garnishing with fresh microgreens or parsley if preferred. Serve immediately or chill briefly before presentation.
