# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeseballs
01 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp onion powder
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - ¼ tsp sea salt
→ Rolling & Decorating
09 - ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans (optional)
10 - ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
11 - ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Whole black peppercorns or black olive pieces (for eyes/buttons)
13 - Mini carrot sticks or carrot slices (for noses)
14 - Fresh chive stems (for scarves or ties)
15 - Pretzel sticks (for arms, optional)
16 - Sliced red bell pepper or pimento (for scarves, optional)
→ Veggie Dippers
17 - 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
18 - 1 cucumber, sliced into sticks
19 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
20 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
22 - 1 cup snap peas
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Divide mixture into 16 portions: 8 larger balls for bodies and 8 smaller balls for heads.
03 - Roll each ball in selected coating—pecans, coconut, or Parmesan. Arrange smaller balls atop larger ones on parchment-lined tray to form snowmen, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Chill snowmen in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm.
05 - Use black peppercorns or olives for eyes and buttons, insert mini carrot sticks or slices for noses, wrap chive stems or bell pepper strips as scarves, and optionally add pretzel sticks for arms.
06 - Place cheeseball snowmen on serving platter surrounded by vegetable dippers. Serve chilled.
