Fruited Cheese Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried apricots or canned
1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. golden raisins
1 tsp. poppy seed
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt (garlic or onion)
1 lb. mild cheese, grated
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. chopped candied cherries

Preparation

If dried apricots are used, chop and soak in 1 cup water for 2 hours; drain.
(I prefer to use canned apricots.)