EASY PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE BALL

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter.

Step 2

Add the vanilla extract and both sugars, and beat the mixture until combined.

Step 3

Add ½ cup of white chocolate chips and ½ cup of chopped cnady canesand fold together with a spatula.

Step 4

Line a 6 inch bowl with a long piece of plastic wrap. You want enough plastic wrap to fold over and cover the top of the cream cheese.

Step 5

Pour the cream cheese mixture in the bowl on top of the plastic.

Step 6

Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the cream cheese mixture.

Step 7

Place the bowl with the cheese ball in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to overnight to chill and firm back up.

Step 8

Mix the remaining white chocolate chips and chopped peppermints in a large bowl and place the chilled cheese ball on top.

Step 9

Using your hands, lightly press them into the cheese ball and roll it around until it is fully covered

Step 10

Place on a large serving platter with an assortment of cookies, pretzels, graham crackers, and other treats.