Jalapeño poppers are a delightful amalgamation of zingy chile peppers and a creamy cheese filling.Taking inspiration from these popular party-time finger foods, we decided to swap out the typical fried breading for pretzels, highlighting the delicate crunch on the outside and fluffy, soft center of the baked bread.A simple yet decadent filling of cream cheese, white Cheddar, and sweet-spicy jalapeños turns these savory bites into an indulgent snack.

Candied Jalapeño-Cheddar-Stuffed Pretzels Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 12 pretzels Ingredients  6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, room temperature1½ cups (170 grams) shredded white Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping½ cup (110 grams) Candied Jalapeños (recipe follows), finely chopped, plus more for topping½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground black pepperPretzel Dough (recipe follows)8 cups (1,920 grams) water¼ cup (60 grams) baking sodaCoarse salt, for sprinkling InstructionsIn a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Cheddar, Candied Jalapeños, and black pepper until well combined.Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.(If refrigerating overnight, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.)Cut 12 (6x5¼-inch) rectangles of parchment paper.

Place rectangles on

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