southern fried gal

Remember my Open House on Friday? Well I decided to make a yummy chocolate chip cheese ball. OK – so I forgot to take the camera. I always make a double batch. One to take to the party and one for DH. So this is my creative approach to share! DH was annoyed that I had to do this before he could partake – ha!
This has been a staple in our home for the past few years. Below is what the ball looks like. In this picture I used it as a boulder for a train themed birthday party a couple of years back. NOTE: It was a crafty party as it was our first on our SAHM budget…

Now to the recipe. I am unsure of the exact origin. I researched several different recipes a few years back and edited to what I like through a series of trial and error. So without further ado…

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

8 oz bar of cream cheese (softened)
1 stick of butter (softened)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tables spoons brown sugar
3/4 cup of powdered sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chips – divided
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Mix together first five ingredients until fluffy. Fold in 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. Roll out onto parchment paper and form into ball. Place in rounded bowl to help retain ball shape and twist paper to seal. Chill at least one hour. Just before serving, combine remaining mini chocolate chips and pecans and roll ball in mixture to cover. Serve with your choice of grahams sticks.