Cheesecake Ball Two Ways

 Originally posted by Modern-Day Ma on December 29, 2018

At our house, New Year’s is all about the finger foods! This cheesecake ball doesn’t disappoint. We’ve been making it for over a decade and everyone still gets excited to see this simple, yummy treat as part of the holiday smorgasbord.

This year, I decided to branch out and try an Oreo cookie version. It did not disappoint. In fact, it’s the new favorite. Whichever way you enjoy your dips, appetizers and finger foods this New Year’s, may the peace of the season and the hope of the future be with your family!

Cheesecake Ball

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup butter, softened

¾ cup powdered sugar

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

¾ cup mini chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate (I prefer dark)

¾ cup finely chopped pecans

In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in confectioners sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.

Shape mixture into ball in the bottom of the bowl and chill 30 minutes.

Lay a piece of plastic wrap out on the counter and scatter a tight, even layer of nuts over.

Roll cheesecake ball in pecans to cover. Use plastic wrap to make a round ball.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill 1-2 hours before serving.

Serve with graham cracker sticks.