Confetti Cookie Dough Ball
A vibrant and delightful dessert, this Confetti Cookie Dough Ball features a creamy texture with bursts of chocolate and colorful sprinkles—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pkg. 1 1/2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened Provides a creamy texture.
- 4 Tbsp. 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened Adds richness to the mixture.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Creates a soft, sugary flavor.
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Adds complexity with deep sweetness.
- 1/2 tsp. 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Enhances the overall sweetness.
- 1 cup 1 cup mini chocolate chips Provides bursts of rich flavor.
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup assorted rainbow and silver sprinkles Adds color and a slight crunch.
Serving Suggestions
- Nilla wafers and pretzels, for serving Perfect vessels for dipping.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and pure vanilla extract, mixing until well combined for a smooth, creamy batter.
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and form it into a ball shape, being careful not to compress it too much.
- Wrap the formed ball tightly in the plastic wrap and freeze it until firm, which should take about 3 hours.
- While waiting, mix the rainbow and silver sprinkles in a small bowl for a colorful coating.
- Once the ball is firm, transfer it to a platter and cover it generously with the mixed sprinkles. Serve with Nilla wafers and pretzels for dipping!
Notes
To ensure success, make sure your cream cheese and butter are softened properly, don't rush the chilling process, and use a handheld mixer for the best results.