Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball


A friend passed along this recipe about nine years ago. It has since been a family favorite. Think cheese ball but for dessert.

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans For those with nut allergies don't despair-just roll cheese ball in more mini chocolate chips.
Graham crackers (we prefer the chocolate grahams for this)

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with graham crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball (about 2 cups). Originally from Taste of Home Magazine
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11 comments:

  1. Three Birds InspiredDecember 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I have eaten this "cheese ball" and we also love it! Our little people like to scoop it up with teddy grahams.

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  2. AmeliaDecember 1, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Oh this sounds so scrumptious...will have to get stuff to make it. Thanks for sharing one of your traditions with us.

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  3. TracyDecember 1, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Definitely looks like something I'll be trying! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. TracyDecember 1, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Looks WONDERFUL! Definitely something I plan to try. Thanks for sharing! = )

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  5. Darlene - Our Creative LifeDecember 1, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    WOW, that looks delish!! I'm hosting the 2nd annual Christmas Cookie Recipe Party for the next 3 fridays. Hope you will participate and spread the word. There is a button on my blog you can come get to post on your blog...if you want. Thanks

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  6. VictoriaDecember 1, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Mmmmm haven't thought of Choc Chip Cheese ball in awhile. Sounds yummy for an afternoon snack. :)

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  7. DarleneDecember 1, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    YUM!!!!! That looks and sounds absolutely delicious!!

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  8. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    all I got to say is yum!

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  9. JoyceDecember 1, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I could eat that entire ball in one sitting:) YUMMY.
    Joyce

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  10. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyDecember 2, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    Sounds delicious! Everything is better with chocolate...right???
    Loved all the gorgeous photo-shoots in the posts below.
    The Turkey shirt was too precious for words. And Chloe looked so adorable in her camel colored steal-of-a-deal sweater. : )
    Take care,
    M.L.

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  11. gracie trevinoDecember 21, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Looks Good

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