Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CHEESE BALL

Category: Dessert Cheeseballs

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
2 tbsp light brown sugar
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup mixed peanut butter and chocolate chips (or use 1/4 cup of each)
1 tbsp chocolate liqueur (optional)
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until creamy. Stir in the confectioners sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, peanut butter and chocolate chips, and chocolate liqueur, if desired. Cover and chill for 2 hours, or until firm.

Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Place on a serving platter and serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve (allow to soften slightly before serving). SERVING TIP: Surround this or serve along with graham crackers