# Components:
→ Pretzel Pops
01 - 24 small pretzel nuggets or mini pretzel bites
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
→ Buffalo Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Franks RedHot)
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 teaspoon honey
→ Ranch Seasoning
06 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together hot sauce, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - In a separate large bowl, combine pretzel bites and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Toss to evenly coat.
04 - Drizzle buffalo sauce over pretzel bites and toss thoroughly for complete coverage.
05 - Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, dill, and parsley over the sauced pretzels. Toss gently until seasoning adheres.
06 - Place coated pretzel bites onto prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes until pretzels are crisp and the coating is set.
08 - Remove from oven and allow pretzel pops to cool slightly. Insert lollipop sticks or toothpicks for serving, if desired.
09 - Top with crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives or green onions, if using. Serve warm.
