Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe
A creamy, sweet cheese ball studded with mini chocolate chips that's perfect for dipping with graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- mini chocolate chips 1 bag, divided (about 1/2 cup folded in and remaining for coating)
- graham crackers or mini vanilla wafers for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Fold in about 1/2 cup of the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball, then wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for 4–6 hours or up to overnight until firm.
- Spread the remaining mini chocolate chips on a plate, unwrap the chilled cheese ball, and roll it in the chips, pressing gently so they adhere evenly.
- Serve the chocolate chip cheese ball with graham crackers or mini vanilla wafers.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- electric mixer or hand mixer
- Plastic Wrap
- Spoon or rubber spatula
- plate (for coating)
Notes
- You can refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up before coating.
- If you prefer, use mini vanilla wafers or graham crackers for serving.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap to maintain shape while chilling.
- Divide the chocolate chips so some are inside and some for the outer coating.