Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this unusual cheese ball…it tastes just like cookie dough! Rolled in chopped pecans, the chip-studded spread is wonderful on regular or chocolate graham crackers. I especially like it because it can be assembled in a wink.

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• Graham crackers

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Gradually add sugars; 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. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans.
7. Serve with graham crackers.

Yield: 1 cheese ball (about 2 cups).