In a medium bowl, combine finely chopped dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and freshly chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly.

In a larger mixing bowl, add softened goat cheese and cream cheese, then drizzle in the honey and sprinkle the lemon zest. Blend until smooth.

Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the cheese mixture and shape into balls.

Roll each cheese ball in the cranberry-pecan-parsley mixture until evenly coated.

Arrange the cheese balls on a tray, cover loosely, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Insert a pretzel stick into the center of each cheese ball before serving.