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traci's cannoli ball or dip

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Fran Miller
Parkersburg, WV

At my Aunt Irene's 80th Birthday Party, I met Traci. It turned out that she's my cousin's daughter's boyfriend's cousin's wife, so we're practically family! I knew we were kindred spirits when she said she'd share the recipe for this delicious sweet dip and was even willing for me to share it. Imagine my surprise when this ball of deliciousness wasn't made with ricotta or mascarpone, as expected. So thanks, Traci, and welcome to the family. I can't wait to see what you bring to the next family get-together! =^..^=

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For traci's cannoli ball or dip

  • 8 oz
    block of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick
    butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c
    mini chocolate chips, divided (optional)
  • DIPPERS, SUCH AS GRAHAM CRACKER STICKS OR MINI SQUARES, STRAWBERRIES, PINEAPPLE CHUNKS, AND/OR VANILLA WAFERS

How To Make traci's cannoli ball or dip

  • 1
    Put the cream cheese & butter in a mixing bowl. Allow to soften at least 30 minutes. Then, using a mixer, beat together until smooth.
  • 2
    Add the brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix well. With a spoon, fold in just 1/4 cup of the mini chocolate chips, if using them.
  • 3
    Cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from fridge & form into a ball shape in the center of a serving platter.
  • 4
    Press the rest of the mini chocolate chips into the cannoli ball, if desired.
  • 5
    Serve with dippers & watch it disappear!
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