In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth.

Then add the cheddar cheese and mix with a wooden spoon cheeses are combined. Add the rest of the ingredients except the toppings. Mix until thoroughly combined.

With a small cookie scoop, place balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Then with your hands roll each mixture into a smooth, uniform ball and place on the cookie sheet or tray  

Let chill in refrigerator for at least two hours or up to 24 hours. (Making them a day a head may take the stress out of party day!.) ll both!), p

Before you are ready to serve, roll each cheese ball into the the topping of your choice. If needed lightly press the toppings into the cheese so that they it sticks. Right before serving, skewer each ball with pretzel. (Don't do this step ahead of time or your pretzel will get soggy.) Viola!