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5 from 16 votes

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe

Our Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is a creamy, no-bake dessert dip with chocolate chips and a crunchy pecan coating, perfect with graham crackers or fruit.
Prep Time8 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 8 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup pecans, finely chopped
  • graham crackers or fruit

Instructions

  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until fluffy.
  • Add sugars and mix well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans.
  • Serve with fruit or crackers.

Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • Let cream cheese soften for easier mixing.
  • Chill fully so it holds its shape.
  • Use mini chips for even distribution.
  • Roll gently in pecans for full coverage.
Store. Wrap the cheeseball with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 5-7 days, or wrap again with aluminum foil and freeze for 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg