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Quick, simple and oh-so-decadent, this chocolate chip cheese ball is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at your next party or office potluck. It’s made with cream cheese, butter, chocolate chips and a few other key ingredients, and the result is a dessert that’s simply made for smearing on graham crackers, vanilla wafers or even on top of a chocolate chip cookie. It keeps for a week too, so if you happen to be lucky enough to have leftovers, you can treat yourself throughout the week. Bonus: You can make it ahead of time, because this chocolate chip cheese ball actually freezes well too.<\/p>\n
In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth, then beat in the confectioners’ sugar and brown sugar, just until blended. Add the chocolate chips and stir them in gently or mix on low. Refrigerate the dough, covered, until it becomes firm enough to shape, about two hours.<\/p>\n Remove the dough from the fridge and shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap it and refrigerate it for at least one hour.<\/p>\n Just before you’re ready to serve the cheese ball, remove it from the fridge and roll it in finely chopped pecans. Serve it with graham crackers.<\/p>\n The best way to store a cheese ball is to wrap it well in two layers\u2014a layer of plastic wrap to keep the ball from sticking, and then a layer of aluminum foil to help the ball keep its shape (and prevent spoilage). Store it this way, in the fridge, for up to one week.<\/p>\n Perhaps surprisingly, yes, you can freeze a chocolate chip cheese ball. However, be sure to leave the final crunchy nut coating off until you’re ready to serve it. To freeze it, wrap it in plastic wrap first, then put it inside a freezer-safe zip-top baggie. Freeze it this way for up to one month. To serve it, thaw it overnight in the fridge, remove the bag and plastic wrap, then roll it in nuts once it’s fully thawed.<\/p>\n There are a few main culprits to look at when it comes to a crumbling cheese ball situation. First, be sure to bring all ingredients up to room temperature before mixing them. Keeping the cheese and butter on the counter for at least an hour results in a creamier consistency, which will allow the cheese ball ingredients to fully blend for better malleability.<\/p>\n The opposite of a too-crumbly cheese ball is one that’s too runny. It won’t hold its shape, and it turns into a rather absurd mess when you’re trying to serve it. To remedy this, simply add more butter or cream cheese, a tablespoon at a time. Be sure to mix and integrate the additional butter or cream cheese well before adding more.<\/p>\n If you’re serving this at a party, you might be wondering just how long a cheese ball can sit out on the table. While this is a delicious app (or dessert!), it does have a shorter shelf life than other crowd-pleasing apps<\/a> or party-appropriate desserts<\/a>: You should not leave a cheese ball out of the fridge for more than two hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this chocolate chip cheese ball\u2014it tastes just like cookie dough! Rolled in chopped pecans, this chip-studded spread is wonderful on regular or chocolate graham crackers. 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YUM<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bernerlover"},"reviewBody":"these are really good. I served with chocolate grahams and cinnamon graham sticks- loved both with it. I do think it tasted kind of like choc chip cookie dough. The people at work really loved it, and so did my husband.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-04-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"1candie"},"reviewBody":"Use regular butter. Not margarine as it did not set.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amwheezer2"},"reviewBody":"we make this all the time and change it up for the seasons for thanksgiving we add pumpkin and serve it with gingersnaps, for christmas we add peppermint and roll in crushed candy canes and serve with chocolate wafer cookies for st. patricks day we make it mint and tint it green. it is a very versatile recipe. Thanks for publishing this.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maryh1"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe, just as is. It was great. I received many compliments. Ihave made similar recipies,& they are too soft to work with. I've found that if you put it in the fridge for a couple of hours,to harden up, you can then work it into a ball much easier.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RitaHummel"},"reviewBody":"Am I missing something? It got really good reviews but I didn't get a cookie dough taste here! The kids ate it but most adults were a one taste and moved on kind of thing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"icunrse"},"reviewBody":"So good! I love the idea of adding chopped Heath bar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ckluv"},"reviewBody":"Amazing! Big hit every function I bring to. Served with pretzels and Graham crackers","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"luvwhippedlightning"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this delightful recipe for many years. It is the most requested dessert that I make during the holidays. This is definitely a recipe that requires the use of full fat cream cheese. I've read some other reviews that indicate that it didn't set up properly. This is a result of using light, or fat- free cream cheese. I find that mixing the ingredients and placing in the refrigerator overnight will help when forming it into a ball. I actually make the cream cheese mixture a few days before serving. I love the way the favors come together after a day or two. To prevent the cream cheese from sticking to your hands when rolling the balls, I rub a small amount of butter on my hands. This easy recipe is sure to please....Enjoy!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JanGrazziano"},"reviewBody":"Great! I cheated and added a few more choc chips . . .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karen1965B"},"reviewBody":"I loved this, but can't eat graham crackers, so I made them into bite sized balls, and rolled them individually in smaller blended pecans. They are very hard to resist!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"geri steele","givenName":"geri","familyName":"steele"},"reviewBody":"Made this for a Super Bowl party. Added a little extra mini chocolate chips and used 1\/2 tsp vanilla. Will use chopped Heath Bar mixed with chopped roasted peanuts on the outside instead of the Pecans. So far everything looks great. Perfectly formed ball.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eden G.","givenName":"Eden","familyName":"G."},"reviewBody":"I took this to a housewarming party and everyone raved about it. I did not make it with the walnuts. I ended up rolling the cheese ball in graham crackers and chocolate chips and it made for a tasty treat. Served it with graham crackers and mini pretzels. Super easy to make and delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RaOwBe"},"reviewBody":"This looks amazing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cool user","givenName":"Cool","familyName":"user"},"reviewBody":"its yummy...!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"zipper02"},"reviewBody":"Have made this for years. I roll the bar in mini chocolate chips instead of pecans. Helps people realize it is more of a dessert and not a traditional cheese ball. Works well with graham cracker sticks.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SuSey22"},"reviewBody":"Just like our favorite forbidden treat, cookie dough! Easy to make, my gang loves it! I had to make a second batch!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kleighscott"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"redmonc1"},"reviewBody":"What a great and different way to make a cheeseball. I never have any left when I take it somewhere.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"babciapepa"},"reviewBody":"Made this for Super Bowl Sunday. It was great! Made it into a shape of a football, mixed powderd sugger for strings on top. Family loved it. Will make this again...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"13277","romance_copy_dek":"Surprise your taste buds (and your guests!) with a chocolate chip cheese ball. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the dough<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Shape the cheese ball<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Roll it in pecans<\/h3>\n
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chocolate Chip Cheese Balls<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze chocolate chip cheese balls?<\/h3>\n
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Tips<\/h2>\n
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Why is my cheese ball coming out crumbly?<\/h3>\n
How do I fix a too-runny cheese ball?<\/h3>\n
How long can a chocolate chip cheese ball sit out?<\/h3>\n