Cream Cheese Ball
This 5-minute cream cheese ball will have everyone talking. This simple recipe is easily customized with different extracts and sprinkles.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- ½ cup mint M&M candies crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- green and white sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese (I used ⅓ less fat) and soft butter until it is mixed well.8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz unsalted butter
- Add powdered sugar and mint extract.¾ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon mint extract
- Add crushed mint M&Ms with a spoon and mix well½ cup mint M&M candies
- Place the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and use the sides of the wrap to help shape it into a ball. Wrap completely and place in the freezer for about 2 hours
- Combine 2 tablespoons of both dark green and white jimmies in a bowl and roll the cheeseball until covered completely.green and white sprinkles
- Cover with wrap and keep in freezer until ready to use (remove about 45 minutes before you wish to serve)
- Use vanilla wafers or pretzels for dippers.