Red Velvet Cheese Ball (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature.
03 - 1 box (15.25 ounces) red velvet cake mix, dry.
04 - ½ cup powdered sugar.
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
06 - ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
07 - Vanilla cookies or graham crackers for serving.

# Instructions:

01 - Spread cake mix on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes to kill bacteria. Cool completely.
02 - Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
03 - Mix in the cooled cake mix, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
04 - Transfer mixture to plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes until firm.
05 - Roll the chilled cheese ball in mini chocolate chips, using plastic wrap to help if needed.
06 - Place on serving plate with vanilla cookies or graham crackers for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth mixing.
02 - Heat treating the cake mix is essential for food safety.
03 - Can be made ahead and refrigerated.

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