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A chocolate cheeseball shaped and decorated like a football for the Super Bowl.
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Chocolate Cheeseball

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will win your Super Bowl party, you’ve found it. This Chocolate Cheeseball is a sweet and decadent touchdown!
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: chocolate cheeseball, Super Bowl snack
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (152g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup (162g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (40g) dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 8 portions
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate melts

Instructions

  • Measure the flour into a microwave safe bowl. Heat-treat by microwaving for 45 seconds or until the flour reaches 160°F. Set aside.
    1 cup (152g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or with an electric mixer, mix the melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.
    1/2 cup (111g) salted butter, melted, 2/3 cup (162g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (58g) granulated sugar
  • Next, add in the vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, salt and cream cheese. Mix until completely combined.
    2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup (40g) dutch processed cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 8 portions, 1 cup (152g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • Line a medium sized bowl with plastic wrap and transfer the cheeseball mixture to the lined bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Use the plastic wrap to help shape the mixture into a ball.
  • Pour the mini chocolate chips into a bowl, place the cheeseball into the bowl and carefully roll the ball in the mini chocolate chips until completely covered. Once covered, shape into a football.
    1 1/2 cups (300g) mini chocolate chips
  • Melt the white chocolate melts according to the package's directions and then pipe lines onto the football.
    1/4 cup white chocolate melts
  • Store the cheeseball in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve with mini Nilla wafers, graham crackers, or cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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