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.

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on August 10, 2009

2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese
8 1/2 ounces can drained crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon seasoned salt

Combine the previous ingredients.

Roll in a ball and wrap in waxed paper.

Chill overnight.

Roll in 1 cup chopped pecans.

Note: If ball is too soft to roll, pat pecans on ball until covered.

Great for parties with crackers.