Ingredients:

• 8 oz. goat cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup dried unsweetened cranberries, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced (optional for extra holiday flavor)
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• toothpicks for serving

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine softened goat cheese, chopped pecans, cranberries, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Roll the goat cheese mixture into small bite-sized balls, about one inch in diameter. Roll each cheese ball in the chopped parsley for a festive green garnish. Place each ball on a plate and insert a toothpick for easy serving.

You can also just make this into one large cheese ball.

enJOY!