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Spiced Pumpkin Cheese Ball Bites
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 12 pretzel sticks

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Cover the bowl and chill the mixture for at least one hour so it firms up enough to handle.
  • Scoop out small portions and roll them into 1-inch balls between your palms.
  • Roll each ball in the crushed gingersnap cookies until fully coated on all sides.
  • Insert one pretzel stick into the top of each ball to create a stem. Chill again for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill the mixture thoroughly between steps to keep the balls from sticking to your hands. If the gingersnap coating feels too fine, pulse the cookies a little less so some larger pieces remain for extra texture. These bites taste best the same day they are made but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Mixing Bowl, Whisk, Baking Sheet