2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

2 cup (4 oz) shredded American cheese

1 tbsp ranch dressing mix

1 & 1/2 cup chopped pecans

48 pretzel sticks

In small mixer bowl, combine all ingredients except pecans and pretzels. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, about 2 minutes. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of mixture into 1″ balls. Put balls in refrigerator to cool for a short period of time. Roll balls in chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate for one or two hours or until chilled. To serve press pretzel stick into each ball.

Recipe by Doris Jean Ferguson

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