Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on September 16, 2011

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Mix in confectioners’ sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball.

Wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.

Serve with graham crackers or chocolate wafers.

Baked Zucchini Sticks Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on August 15, 2011

3 medium zucchini sliced into 3″ x 1/2″ sticks
1 large egg white
1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat egg white with salt and pepper to taste.

In a ziploc bag combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and cheese. Shake well.

Dip zucchini sticks into the egg white and then into the bread crumb and cheese mixture, a few at a time, and shake to coat.

Spread on cookie sheet.

Spray more cooking spray on top.

Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Takes great served with marinara sauce, but be sure to add the additional PointsPlus.

3 PointsPlus