Happy New
Year Pretzels
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A fun
and festive way to celebrate New Year’s Eve! Shape
refrigerated breadstick dough into letters spelling
“Happy New Year” and serve with sweet or savory
dips. Kids love forming the letters and watching
them bake into golden pretzel shapes.
- Category:
Party Snack
- Baked
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 15 minutes | Bake:
15 minutes | Yield: 12–16
letters
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to
375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate dough
into strips.
- Shape dough
into letters spelling “Happy New Year.”
- Place shaped
letters on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15
minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool
slightly before removing from cookie sheet.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with fruit dip for a sweet option.
- Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese, and serve with pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning and serve
with ranch dip.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Print large block letters for kids to copy
when shaping dough.
- Keep letters thick so they don’t break when
baking.
- Let kids brush on butter after baking for
extra flavor.
Notes
Letters will spread slightly
while baking, so leave space between them. This
idea works for birthdays or themed parties by
spelling different messages.