Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Plan ahead; needs to chill

Your guest 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.

1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter ( no substitutes), softened

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoon brown sugar

3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Graham crackers

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars, beat just until combined. stir in chocolate chips. cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with graham crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball ( about 2 cups).