Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Christmas Cookie Dough Cheeseball, where the creamy texture meets the delightful sweetness of brown sugar and chocolate chips. Each bite is a celebration of holiday cheer, with a rich, buttery taste that melts in your mouth, leaving you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cheeseball Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
- Coating:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the heat-treated flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once firm, roll the cheeseball in crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts (if using) until fully coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit.
Notes
- This cheeseball can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Feel free to customize the mix-ins with your favorite candies or nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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