Winter Cheese Ball

 Ingredients:

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened

1 cup white sharp cheddar (shredded)

1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 cup honey roasted pecans, chopped

1/2 cup whole dried cranberries

2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped

1 package crackers for serving

Hand beat the cheese to loosen

Use a hand blender to mix the cheese and ingredients (save 1/4 cup candied pecans)

roll in chopped pecans using plastic wrap

Chill in Fridge for a minimum of a few hrs, or make and ahead and serve the next day.