15 Festive Soft Pretzel Ideas For New Year Gatherings
New Year gatherings call for snacks that are warm, fun, and easy to share. Soft pretzels are the perfect choice, offering endless possibilities with festive shapes, toppings, and dips.
Find 15 festive soft pretzel ideas that are perfect for New Year celebrations and sure to be a hit at any gathering with friends and family.
Homemade German Pretzels
In Germany, soft knotted pretzels are a symbol of good luck and prosperity for the New Year. These Homemade German Pretzels are so much easier than you think. Soft pretzels are the perfect thing to go with that delicious Hofbrau bier!
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Sourdough Pretzel Bagel (Trader Joes Copycat)
We have turned soft pretzels into a sourdough pretzel bagel and wow – does this recipe knock it out of the park! Soft and pillowy, with a delicious pretzel flavor. Tear the bagel into pieces or enjoy it as a base for your next sourdough sandwich.
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Homemade Blue Cheese Mini Pretzels
They’re also delicious with Brie, Camembert, or Roquefort and make a fantastic addition to any cheese or appetizer platter. They’re also perfect as a snack between meals or as a holiday treat.
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Sourdough Pretzels
There might not be a better snack than these soft sourdough pretzels. Their dark crust and chewy, soft texture make them the best appetizers for Oktoberfest gatherings, Super Bowl parties, and any other get-together with friends and family.
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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzels are a delicious treat for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a salty snack or easy appetizer. This easy recipe for air fryer pretzel bites is the simplest way to prepare this classic treat.
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Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
Soft buttery homemade pretzel bites just like you find in the pretzel stores in the mall but even better! It is so easy to make pretzel bites at home.
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Sourdough Discard Pretzels
These Sourdough Discard Pretzels are deeply golden and chewy, flavored with the tang of sourdough discard, and sprinkled with salt. This is a must-try sourdough discard recipe for those of you with sourdough starter, but I’ve got an easy substitution for you if you don’t.
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Garlic Parmesan Pretzels
Garlic parmesan pretzels are soft homemade pretzels that are brushed with garlic herb butter and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. These soft pretzels are a great contender for the New Year’s tradition in having it on your table as a symbol of luck for the New Year’s.
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Soft Vegan Pretzels
Soft and pillowy, you won’t believe how incredible this pretzel recipe is. Make them your own by topping them with interesting spice mixes, flaky salt, or sweet sprinkles.
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Soft Beer Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip
These Soft Beer Pretzels with Beer Cheese Dip are soft and fluffy pretzels with a cheesy dip. Perfect for game day, parties, or any time you need a snack to go with your beer.
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Air Fryer Pretzels
Recreate the soft, chewy, and perfectly golden-brown crunch of your favorite concession stand pretzels with these incredibly easy air fryer soft pretzels!
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Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
This sourdough discard pretzel bites recipe is a delicious finger food to bring to any occasion. Enjoy the classic soft pretzel taste, pillowy interior, chewy exterior and flaky sea salt. Eat them alone, with savory toppings or even rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Homemade Pretzel Bread Loaf
This Homemade Pretzel Bread Loaf wishes it could be your favorite soft pretzel recipe. That’s because this pretzel sandwich bread recipe makes a soft, flavorful white bread that’s slightly sweet and topped with coarse salt.
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Vegan Soft Pretzels
This recipe for Vegan Soft Pretzels is a total game-changer. They are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Plus, they are easy to make with a handful of everyday ingredients and you don’t need any special equipment.
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Soft Pretzels Filled with Spinach and Feta
These Soft Pretzels filled with Spinach and Feta are exactly as good as they sound. Chewy pretzel dough is wrapped around a deliciously cheesy filling and baked to a deep golden perfection.
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