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Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites

By Jody Smith

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Spice Cheese Balls.

While most small desserts will be okay as party appetizers, only some foods are perfect appetizers. And these little cheese ball bites are perfect! Cute, bite sized, and with edible utensils built in, these Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites are a great way to put a new spin on a traditional appetizer favorite! These are a must for any fall party or big dinner gathering!

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Thanks to the pretzel sticks you don’t have to worry about double dippers with this cheesy appetizer! Plus they  are easy to grab and move on – that’s why I called them the perfect appetizer. I’ve also given you options for various coatings so you can try more than one with no guilt!

Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites

Ingredients

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites- These mini pumpkin pie cheese ball bites are a quick, easy, and inexpensive no-bake party appetizer that's perfect for fall! | no bake recipe, quick appetizer ideas, fall cheese recipes, autumn appetizers, #appetizer #noBake #ACultivatedNest
1-8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract

Optional Coatings:
Crushed graham crackers
Coconut (shredded/flaked, sweetened or unsweetened)
Chopped walnuts
Diced dried cranberries
Crushed gingersnaps

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheese Ball Bites- These mini pumpkin pie cheese ball bites are a quick, easy, and inexpensive no-bake party appetizer that's perfect for fall! | no bake recipe, quick appetizer ideas, fall cheese recipes, autumn appetizers, #appetizer #noBake #ACultivatedNest

Directions:

1. Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a hand or stand mixer and blend until smooth.
2. Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and mix well.
3. Place mixture in plastic wrap and cover well.
4. Place in refrigerator for 2 hours to chill so it becomes firm.
5. Pinch off small pieces (a little larger than a big grape) and roll.
6. Pierce top of each ball with a pretzel stick.
7. Use pretzel like a handle and roll mini cheeseballs in various coatings. Leave some un-coated for those guests that prefer no coating.
8. Place back in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

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These mini cheese appetizers are so easy to put together and will make a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving spread or as your contribution to any pot luck or party.

Do you have a favorite cheese ball recipe?

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Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites

Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheese Ball Bites

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Ingredients

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  • 1–8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Optional Coatings:

  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Coconut (shredded/flaked, sweetened or unsweetened)
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Diced dried cranberries
  • Crushed gingersnaps

Instructions

  1. Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a hand or stand mixer and blend until smooth.
  2. Add brown sugar, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and mix well.
  3. Place mixture in plastic wrap and cover well.
  4. Place in refrigerator for 2 hours to chill so it becomes firm.
  5. Pinch off small pieces (a little larger than a big grape) and roll.
  6. Pierce top of each ball with a pretzel stick.
  7. Use pretzel like a handle and roll mini cheeseballs in various coatings. Leave some un-coated for those guests that prefer no coating.
  8. Place back in refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.

  About Jody: I am a Florida girl through and through living the semi-country, small town life.  I am making my way through it with my amazing hubby, 2 beautiful kids, 2 of the best Dachshunds to ever walk the face of the earth, massive amounts of coffee and a whole lot of Jesus.  I homeschool, craft, cook, scrapbook, garden, raid the thrift shops, snap 1,000’s of photos, and read when I can grab a spare minute (which is rare). You can find me blogging at Simply Southern Sunshine.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:22 am

    These are perfect for the party we’re having next weekend! Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

  2. Theresa H. Roach says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:55 am

    YUM! I will be trying these! Have a blessed day, HUGS

  3. Jen @ Save to Splurge says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    These are so cute! And sound incredibly delicious. Now if only I had a potluck to bring these to…

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