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Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls

Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls

Creamy, sweet, and savory mini cheese balls coated in cranberries and pecans. A quick, festive appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, and snack boards.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20 mini cheese balls
Course: Appetizer, Christmas, Holiday Recipe, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions or chives finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries for coating, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans for coating, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Add softened cream cheese to a bowl and beat until smooth.
  2. Stir in shredded cheddar, chopped cranberries, green onions, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Chill the mixture for about 20 minutes to make rolling easier.
  4. Scoop small portions and roll into mini balls, about 1 inch each.
  5. Combine the coating cranberries and pecans in a shallow bowl.
  6. Roll each cheese ball in the mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.
  7. Arrange on a platter and serve, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.