I love to serve this delicious snack at my Christmas gatherings or give as a gift. It looks so pretty laid in a Christmas tin lined with parchment or wax paper. I like include a cellophane bag filled with cookies, too! Try making the Melt in Your Mouth Butter Cookies to go with it!
One ball makes about 2 cups
1-8-ounce pkg. cream cheese
½ c. butter, softened
¼ tsp. vanilla
¾ c. confectioner’s sugar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
¾ c. mini chocolate chips
Zest of two oranges
1 cup Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate shavings
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Let sit covered in refrigerator for 2 hours. Add confectioners, brown sugar and chips. Using plastic wrap, form a ball and roll into chocolate shavings. Serve with cookies and fruit like raspberries and strawberries.

Hello, I’m Elise Johnson and I’m so glad you found your way here! From my own experience, cooking and eating together as a family nurtures and strengthens family relationships quicker and stronger than any other way. Join me as I continue my grandmother’s legacy of
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