Creamy Goat Cheese Ornaments

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   In med.

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   bowl stir together the cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.

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   Cover and chill for an hour.

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   2.

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   Using a rounded tablespoon of cheese mixture, form it around a jalapeno slice or green olive, completely enclosing the jalapeno or olive.

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   * (Mixture will be sticky; moisten hands as necessary.

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   Chill mixture if it becomes too soft to handle).

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   Place shaped balls in a shallow pan.

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    Cover and chill for 1 hour.

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    3.

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    Roll one-third of the balls in the red sweet pepper, one third in the cilantro, and one third in the pumpkin seeds to coat, leaving some of the white showing.

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    Cover and chill at least another hour or up to 6 hours.

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    Serve with picks.

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    *Note: For smaller balls, use a rounded teaspoon of cheese mixture and omit the jalapeno slices or green olives.

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    Shape into balls.

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    I'm sure you can also use some of the flavored cheeses in this.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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