# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeseballs
01 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Rolling and Decorating
09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans (optional)
10 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Whole black peppercorns or black olive pieces for eyes and 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into 16 portions, forming 8 larger balls for the snowman bodies and 8 smaller balls for the heads.
03 - Coat each ball in your choice of pecans, shredded coconut, or grated Parmesan. Arrange on parchment paper, pairing one small ball atop each large ball to form snowmen and gently press to secure.
04 - Refrigerate the assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to firm up.
05 - Use black peppercorns or olive pieces for eyes and buttons; insert a mini carrot stick or slice for the nose; wrap chive stems or bell pepper strips as scarves; add pretzel sticks as arms if desired.
06 - Arrange snowmen on a serving platter surrounded by the prepared vegetable sticks and serve chilled.
