Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls

These Pumpkin Cheese Balls are festive, flavorful, and just the right amount of fun. They’re creamy and cheesy on the inside, with a crunchy, colorful coating that makes them look like mini pumpkins. Perfect for fall parties, Halloween get-togethers, or Friendsgiving appetizers.

They’re easy to make ahead and totally customizable with your favorite toppings. The mix of crushed Doritos, paprika, and black sesame seeds gives each one its own bold flavor and pop of color. The pretzel stick stem and parsley leaf pull it all together into the cutest little bite.

Helpful Tips

• Use a cookie scoop to make even-sized cheese balls for consistent portions.
• Chill the mixture well so it’s firm enough to shape and coat without sticking.
• Press in the pumpkin ridges gently with a chopstick or the back of a butter knife to keep the shape clean.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls

These Pumpkin Cheese Balls are creamy and cheesy on the inside, with a crunchy, colorful coating that makes them look like mini pumpkins.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 24 Pumpkins

Calories 107 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos paprika, and black sesame seeds
• 12 pretzel sticks snapped in half
• 24 leaves fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Assorted crackers for serving

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powder, and black pepper.
• Cover and chill for at least an hour.
• Divide the cheese into small balls (about ping pong ball sized).
• On 3 separate plates, arrange the crushed Doritos, paprika, and black sesame seeds.
• Roll each ball in a coating and set aside.
• To make the balls look like pumpkins, use a chopstick to press ridges into the sides of the balls, 4 or 5 times, evenly around the outside.
• Stick half a pretzel stick in the top of each for the stems. Add a small leaf of parsley for garnish.
• Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.1mg

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