Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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167 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: Serves 20 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 167 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
Sodium 38mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Protein 2g | |
Calcium 22mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This recipe for a chocolate chip cheese ball is the perfect appetizer served with graham crackers or ginger snaps.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup finely chopped and lightly toasted pecans, walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
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Gradually add sugars, beat just until combined.
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Stir in chocolate chips.
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Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Just before serving roll cheese ball in nuts.