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Easy Mummy Stuffed Pretzel Bites with Marinara

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These adorable mummy pretzel bites are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, wrapped in pretzel dough, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for Halloween parties, they come together in under 30 minutes and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)
  • Candy eyes (optional, for decoration)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash, optional)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of baking soda until dissolved.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 12×8 inches. Cut it lengthwise into 8 equal strips, each about 1 inch wide.
  4. Take one mozzarella stick and place it at the end of a dough strip. Wrap the dough around the cheese stick, overlapping slightly as you go, leaving a small gap near the top for the ‘face.’ Pinch the ends to seal.
  5. Gently drop each wrapped mummy into the baking soda bath for 30 seconds, turning once halfway through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each.
  6. Brush each mummy with melted butter or beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt (and everything bagel seasoning if using).
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Cool for 2-3 minutes. If using candy eyes, press them gently into the exposed cheese while still warm. If using mustard or sriracha, pipe small dots onto the cheese.
  9. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Don’t skip the baking soda bath—it gives the pretzels their signature chewy texture. Leave a little room when wrapping the dough around the cheese to prevent bursting. These are best served fresh from the oven. For make-ahead, assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.

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