Make this fun football-shaped cheese ball dip for a sweet game day treat!
Prep Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Author: Sara @ Mom Endeavors
Ingredients
1 8ozpackage cream cheesesoftened
1/2cup1 stick butter, softened
1teaspoonvanilla
1cuppowdered sugar
1/4cupbrown sugar
1package12 oz mini chocolate chips, divided
Mini Nilla Wafer Cookiesor other options like pretzels or apples
Instructions
In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar and brown sugar and mix well. Reserve about 1-2 TBSP out in a small plastic baggie for piping laces if desired.
Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips to mixing bowl mixture.
Remove mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Gently smooth and shape the cream cheese mixture into a football shape by wrapping the plastic around the cheese ball. Begin by pulling in the wrap up in the center until it meets. Fold the top over and twist the ends of the plastic wrap to keep the pointed end shape.
Chill to set in the refrigerator as needed (timing just depends on how soft the mixture is. 30 minutes - 1 hour will likely be fine, but can even do overnight if desired).
Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and place onto a serving plate (fix shape as needed). Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips onto the cheese ball. Press them into the top and sides to cover evenly.
Use your reserved baggie of cream cheese mixture (snip off a little corner of the baggie) to pipe the football laces on top of the chocolate chips (or you could just use a little white frosting tube/pen if you have one).