Creating your Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls can be an enjoyable process! Follow these easy steps to make your delicious treats:

1. Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
2. Season the Mixture: Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into the pumpkin cream cheese mixture. Make sure everything is evenly blended.
3. Add Crumbs: Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs until the mixture comes together. It should be thick enough to hold its shape.
4. Form the Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or your hands to shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Chill the Balls: Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the balls for 30-60 minutes to help them firm up.
6. Melt the Chocolate: While the balls chill, melt your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short bursts until smooth.
7. Coat the Balls: Dip each chilled pumpkin ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage. Use a fork to lift them out, shaking off excess chocolate.
8. Add Garnish: If desired, sprinkle crushed pecans or walnuts on top of the chocolate-coated balls before the chocolate sets.
9. Set the Chocolate: Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to set at room temperature or refrigerate to harden.
10. Serve: Once the chocolate has fully set, you can enjoy your Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls!