Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

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Ingredients

1. 1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2. 1/2 c butter (no substitues), softened
3. 1/4 t vanilla extract
4. 3/4 c powdered sugar
5. 2 T brown sugar
6. 3/4 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
7. 3/4 c chopped pecans, finely chopped (optional)
8. graham crackers or chocolate crackers for dipping

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and brown sugar; beat just until combined.
3. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans (optional).
8. Serve with crackers.

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