For kids parties I make these in the size of golf balls and lay out plates of things to deco them with..or deco each one for the kids cause they love em...frost with cream cheese also to make snowmen,roll in fresh snipped chives or parsley at xmas...in winter....spiders with licorice at halloween ...if youre real creative you can make them into topiaries..........these are fun to make...

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans(opt)
4 pecan halves (opt)


In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight