5-Minute Cranberry Cheese Balls That Steal the Show
No-bake cranberry cheese balls are a creamy, crunchy, and easy party-perfect snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheese balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (plus more for coating)
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries (for outer coating)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in chopped cranberries and pecans.
- Roll the mixture into small bite-sized balls and chill for 15 minutes.
- Coat each cheese ball with extra chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the cheese balls before coating for easier handling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg