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Ingredients

• 10 oz goat cheese
• 6 oz cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 ½ cups diced pecans, divided
• 1 cup diced dried cranberries
• ½ cup minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Make the Cheese Mixture:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the goat cheese, cream cheese, cinnamon, and honey until smooth and fluffy.
   • Fold in ½ cup of the diced pecans until well combined. Set the mixture aside.
2. Prepare the Coating:
   • Lay a sheet of parchment paper on your countertop.
   • In the center of the parchment, mix the remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and minced parsley.
3. Form the Cheese Balls:
   • Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion out rounds of the cheese mixture. Roll each round gently to form a ball.
   • Toss each cheese ball in the cranberry/pecan/parsley mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
4. Refrigerate:
   • Place the coated cheese balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate until firm for at least 30 minutes. You can prepare these up to two days in advance; store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
5. Serve:
   • Just before serving, drizzle the cheese balls with honey if desired. Serve with crackers, crostini, or as a stand-alone bite with toothpicks or pretzel sticks.