Sweet, salty, and spicy bite-sized snacks with pretzels, pecans, and jalapeño for a festive touch.
# Required Ingredients:
→ 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, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and honey until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Place pretzel rounds or crackers evenly on a serving platter.
03 - Apply about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pretzel or cracker.
04 - Top each with a roasted pecan half, a sprinkle of chopped cranberries, and a pinch of diced jalapeño.
05 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, chopped chives, and a small pinch of flaky sea salt over each assembled piece.
06 - Lightly drizzle hot honey over the treats for extra heat and shine, if desired.
07 - Top with microgreens or parsley if preferred and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
