How to Create Creepy Cheese Balls with Pretzel Legs for Halloween

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Creepy Cheese Balls with Pretzel Legs are the perfect spooky Halloween snack—easy to prep, creamy inside, and crunchy outside with fun edible eyes.

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

2–3 tbsp sour cream (optional)

1 cup crushed nuts or pretzels

Mini pretzel sticks (24–30)

Black sesame seeds or edible eyes

Salt and pepper to taste

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1. Mix softened cream cheese, cheddar, chives, garlic powder, paprika, and optional sour cream until smooth.

2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. Scoop with 1-inch cookie scoop, roll into balls.

4. Chill 30–60 minutes until firm.

5. Roll balls in crushed nuts or pretzels.

6. Insert mini pretzel legs on opposite sides.

7. Add black sesame seeds or eyes to decorate.

8. Refrigerate until serving time.

Chill before inserting pretzel legs to avoid breakage.

Add beet juice or paprika oil for spooky red accents.

Store up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Freeze uncoated balls up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://easyumrecipes.com/creepy-cheese-balls-with-pretzel-legs/