Best Mint Chip Cheese Balls Recipes

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MINT CHIP CHEESE BALLS



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A friend brought these cheese balls as a hostess gift to our Christmas open house. They instantly caught the fancy of my family. It's like having an appetizer for dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 cheese balls (1-1/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips, finely chopped
36 starlight mints, crushed
Red and green sprinkles, optional
Chocolate wafers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add the pecans, chocolate chips and crushed mints. Divide into four portions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each portion into a ball; roll in red and green sprinkles if desired. Serve with chocolate wafers. Store in the refrigerator.

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MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALLS



Mint Chocolate Chip Cheese Balls image

Small bite sized cheese balls are such a fun way for everyone to have their own at the party. These mint chocolate chip cheese balls are perfect for serving with chocolate graham crackers.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4-1 teaspoon mint extract
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
green food coloring
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
chocolate graham crackers

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, butter, and extract until creamy. Slowly add in the powdered sugar.
  • Add a few drops of green coloring until it is the color you like. Stir in 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips. Refrigerate the mixture until it is firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Roll into 16 balls and roll each ball in the remaining chocolate chips. Serve with chocolate graham crackers. Makes 16 individual cheese balls. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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