chocolate chip pecan cheese ball

Turlock, CA
Updated on Feb 10, 2011

My mother-in-law spotted this recipe in the local newspaper a few years ago. She thought it would be fun to try for dessert for our Super Bowl party. It was fabulous so I make it every year for the SB and other events! (My pictures shows it spread on a shortbread cookie! Yum!)

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spreadable cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (not melted)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
  • - graham crackers, shortbread cookies, nilla wafers and/or pretzels

How To Make chocolate chip pecan cheese ball

  • Step 1
    Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, brown sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth. Add chocolate chips and ½ cup pecans. Refrigerate until firm then form mixture into desired shape and roll in remaining pecans. Serve with cookies and/or pretzels.

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