Begin by placing the 16 oz of cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the cream cheese until it becomes smooth and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

Next, mix in 1 cup of dried cranberries and 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions, using a spatula or the mixer on low speed for about 1 minute.

To elevate your Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, fold in 4 oz of shredded white cheddar cheese. Continue mixing until the cheese is fully integrated.

Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on your countertop. Spoon the creamy cheese mixture onto the wrap and mold it into a ball or log shape. Wrap it tightly and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

While the cheese ball chills, prepare the coating by combining 1 cup of chopped pecans, ½ cup of finely chopped dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons of additional chopped green onions in a mixing bowl.

After the chilling time, remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap. Gently roll it in the prepared coating mixture, pressing lightly so that it sticks to all sides.

Place the coated cheese ball back in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and set.