Dessert Cheese Ball

I got this recipe from a friend of mine after eating it at a Christmas party. I usually cut back on the chips I stir into the ball and roll the ball in chips instead of nuts. Just personal preference. I also buy regular and chocolate graham crackers and arrange them around the ball for a nice presentation. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  miniature semisweet chocolate chips
•  more chocolate chips (optional) or   chopped  nuts, to roll the ball in (optional)

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Gradually add sugars and beat until just combined.
3. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Form cheese into a ball using hand protection (Saran wrap, wax paper, etc).
6. Optional- just before serving, roll in additional chocolate chips or nuts of your choice.
7. Serve with graham crackers.