# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheese Mixture
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Coating & Decoration
09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or fresh dill
11 - 24 mini pretzel sticks
12 - 24 small rosemary leaves (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, chives, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and uniformly blended.
02 - Scoop heaping teaspoons of the cheese mixture and roll each into small oval shapes resembling acorns using your hands.
03 - Roll the top half of each shaped cheese ball in chopped toasted pecans, pressing gently to adhere. Roll the bottom half in chopped parsley or dill for contrast.
04 - Insert a mini pretzel stick into the top of each cheese ball to mimic an acorn stem. Optionally, decorate with a small rosemary leaf.
05 - Arrange all acorn cheese balls on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to enhance texture before serving.
