# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeseballs
01 - 16 oz 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 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
→ Rolling and Decorating
09 - ½ cup finely chopped toasted pecans (optional)
10 - ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - ½ 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl; mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Divide the mixture into 16 portions, making 8 larger balls for bodies and 8 smaller balls for heads.
03 - Roll each ball in your choice of pecans, shredded coconut, or grated Parmesan. Place smaller balls atop larger ones on a parchment-lined tray, gently pressing to adhere.
04 - Refrigerate assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to allow firming.
05 - Use black peppercorns or olive pieces for eyes and buttons, insert mini carrot sticks or slices for noses, wrap chive stems or bell pepper strips as scarves, and add pretzel sticks for arms if desired.
06 - Arrange cheeseball snowmen on a platter surrounded by fresh vegetable sticks and serve chilled.
