Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
A cookie dough cheese ball makes the perfect holiday dessert! This simple, 5-ingredient dessert recipe makes a lightly sweetened cream cheese ball covered with festive chocolate candies.
Festive Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
I brought this holiday treat to my knitting group. Within minutes, the swooning began, the recipe was discussed and the mound of sweetness began to disappear. Kate mentioned how her friends adore this recipe, too. She had it decked out in a coat of chopped pecans, but since it’s December, I grabbed my bag of holiday colored M&M’s and created a Christmas version. It’s a breeze to make, just combine softened cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar and some mini-chocolate chips. I added a splash of vanilla extract, too. Kate served hers with animal crackers, but any plain cookie or shortbread will do.
Blogger CLUE
It’s the second Wednesday of the month and that mean’s it’s Blogger CLUE Day. I knew I’d find the perfect recipe on my assigned blog. I think the hubby was the biggest fan of all—there was just a wee bit left in the fridge and he would not let me dispose of it. A winner all around. Thanks, Kate!!!
Check out all the other Blogger CLUE celebratory recipes this month:
- A Savory Cheesecake by Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Almond Shortbread Cookies by Lisa from Authentic Suburban Gourmet
- Black Forest Trifle by Rebekah from Making Miracles
- Blueberry Lemon Bars by Anna from annaDishes
- Bourbon Apricot Meatballs by Christiane from Taking on Magazines
- Cheesy Garlic Blooming Loaf by Christy from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Cookie Dough Cheese Ball by Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream by Debra from Eliot’s Eats
- Henri’s Tastee Dressing by Kate from Kate’s Kitchen
- Party Meatballs by Azmina from Lawyer Loves Lunch
- San Permis Sparkling Cocktail by Stacy from Food Lust People Love
- Tartiflette by Kate from Kate’s Kitchen
- The Randy Reindeer by Kathy from A Spoonful of Thyme
- White Chocolate Chip Cookie Soufflés by Lauren from Sew You Think You Can Cook
Find Kate’s recipe on her blog, Kate’s Kitchen.
Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
A dessert cheeseball perfect for any occasion! From Kate's Kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 c butter, at room temperature
- 3 T dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1/2 c mini chocolate morsels
- 1/2 c finely chopped pecans (or use M&M's)
- Animal crackers, Biscoff cookies or graham crackers
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese and butter.
- Beat in the brown sugar and powdered sugar.
- Stir in the chocolate morsels.
- Chill for several hours. I did mine overnight. Then, mold into a ball and roll in the finely chopped pecans or cover with M&M's.
- Serve with dippers of your choice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 327Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 4g
30 Comments on “Cookie Dough Cheese Ball”
This was so easy to make and everyone loved it!
This is impossible to resist!! My kids loved it! Really perfect for any occassion!
So cute!! How clever!
I never thought about making a sweet cheese ball but this must have brought a smile to every face.
I’m loving this sweet twist on the traditional savory cheese ball! And I had no idea you and Kate were friends in real life 🙂
Your red and green candy garnish inspires lots of possibilities for other occasion. My challenge would be not picking off a candy or two here and there.
I remember seeing this float through my fb feed over the last few days and it utterly tempting!!! And seriously, you do so much, I don’t know how you find the time to knit. I’ve tried and given up twice. On to crochet 🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks awesome! What a scrumptious treat! Perfect for holiday celebrating.
Dera Liz, your Cookie Dough Cheese Ball has Christmas written all over it – what a colorful and fun recipe!
What a festive treat for the holidays, this looks like an instant party hit!
What a fun and unique dessert and so festive! Perfect to celebrate this holiday season. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Do not put this in front of me! I would eat it all!
Oh my word that sounds heavenly! How did you get any knitting done with this around?!
Wow, it looks so yummy and festive. This would be perfect for serving during the Christmas holiday season. I am sure that it would not sit around for very long.
Lizzy,
I could each this cheese ball for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would definitely go with the M&M’s too.
Annamaria
Very easy recipe and such wonderful and unique result.
I really like it 🙂
Love the red & green M&Ms for such a festive holiday touch – this sounds dangerously tasty!
What a perfect treat to share with others.
That sounds like a real winner, guaranteed to make you as welcome guest! Definitely going on my list for this year!
So X’masy and beautiful! Well done, Liz.
Yum – I have a very similar recipe and it’s always a huge hit. Your’s looks so pretty with the red and green M&Ms. Must make this again soon.
Meeting you and Kate was such a highlight for me last year. I’m jealous that the two of you have been able to establish such a wonderful relationship. You made an awesome choice too. Doug could make a meal on cookie dough so I know he’d be all over this one!
Mmmmm…..will definitely have to give this a try! I shared with my daughter who has an “ugly sweater” party coming up!
What a fun looking dish! Someone commented that it looks like Christmas, and I so agree. Definitely on our list of stuff to make — thanks.
A colleague makes this and I have to say it is sublime, but you can only have so much of the stuff. A student recently told me that she used the same recipe to make truffles. She scooped out balls, froze them for a bit, and then (drum roll), dipped them in chocolate! 🙂 Happy Holidays, Liz.
I love it, colorful, easy to make, great for working with the kids.
Looks fun! Looks like Christmas.. 🙂
It looks so cute and I am sure it tasted heavenly! I would praise it too!
Very festive Liz:@)
This is such an easy recipe but so stunning in presentation! Definitely a worthy dessert to serve after a Christmas party!