Andes Cheeseball

Name: Andes Cheeseball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened; 2/3 c. powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract; 10 drops green food coloring; 1 c. mini chocolate chips; 3/4 c. chopped Andes mints; Cookies, such as animal crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or Nilla wafers, for serving

By Laura RegePublished: Mar 12, 2020

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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We think dessert cheese balls are severely underrated. They're easy to make, can be prepared days in advance (we'd suggest 5 days at the most, waiting to coat with candy before serving), and they give you an excuse to use your favorite cookies as dippers. If you're having trouble finding Andes, mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate are a great substitute!

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Ingredients

1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup
powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp.
peppermint extract
10
drops green food coloring
1 cup
mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup
chopped Andes mints
Cookies, such as animal crackers, chocolate chip cookies, or Nilla wafers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until well combined. Add extract and 10 drops food coloring; beat until combined. Stir in mini chocolate chips. Transfer the cheese mixture to a large sheet of plastic wrap set inside a bowl, then form and wrap into a ball and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2Spread out Andes mints on a shallow plate. Unwrap cheeseball and roll in Andes mints, patting them to adhere.
3. Step 3Place on a serving platter and serve with cookies for dipping.