Next week I have a wonderful girls night to attend.
My friend puts on a “Favorite Things” party for her friends.
It is a wonderful night… it definitely puts you in the Christmas spirit
{details, to follow after the event, don’t want to spoil favorite thing…shhh!}
Usually there is a large turn out.
A few of us offer to help with the appetizers.
My easy go to, and a huge crowd-pleaser is:
“Miss Dixie’s Sweet Cream Cheese Ball.”
{I know its not the actual picture as it is in preparation for next week.}
This dessert tastes like Heaven, well if Heaven could be consumed.
This recipe was passed down by a lovely lady that is part family in my book,
Debbie Rock aka, “Miss Dixie” as I believe she must have some
“Southern Roots” somewhere in her lineage {smile wink}.
She has taught me a thing or two about entertaining.
This happens to be one her recipes that she has taken a liking to along the way.
Here is the recipe:
{Please don’t judge in regards to what goes in this magnificent ball}.
Caution!!
If anyone asks whats in it, don’t tell, as no one’s thighs need to know!!
Ingredients:
{Again keep to yourself and close your eyes}
* 8 ounces of block cream cheese-I use 1/3 less to feel better about it
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
*1/4 teaspoon vanilla
* 3/4 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
* 3/4 pecans
Mix together all ingredients except for the pecans.
Mold into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
When you are ready to serve, take it out and roll the ball in the pecans.
Serve with chocolate, regular, or mini graham crackers.
I love to place this beauty on one of these:
{Photo via Anthropologie}
Along side some of these refreshments:
{Photos via Pinterest}
Now that looks fabulous!
{I need to have a party!}
Enjoy!
