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This is the perfect dip to serve on Valentine’s day! It’s a chocolate chip cheeseball with toffee chips mixed in and then covered in holiday sprinkles! My kids are requesting this dip as their after school snack on Valentine’s Day! And apples are the perfect dipping tool, too!
A few weeks ago we had company coming over and I made two dips. My Reese’s Peanut Butter Dip and this Valentine’s Day dip. Hopefully my friends are getting used to the idea that we eat holiday treats a month before the actual event.
This dip was very easy to make. Unlike the Reese’s Dip, you want to refrigerate this one for an hour or two to let the cream cheese, butter and sugars harden a little bit. That way you can shape it and cover it with sprinkles.
I have no trick, by the way, for covering this with sprinkles. I first wrapped it in plastic wrap and stuck it in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours. I laid a piece of parchment paper on my serving dish and removed the cheeseball from the wrap and put it on the paper. I then patted the sprinkles onto the cheeseball. Yes, my hands were sticky. Yes, sprinkles fell off and went all over the serving plate. When it was done, I tilted the plate and let the sprinkles fall off onto another plate on the counter. I saved my sprinkles (they were perfect to use in homemade confetti cupcakes). You could throw them away though, or repeat the patting process with them!
At this point, EAT. I used pretzels, animal cracker and graham sticks to serve. However, the leftovers were great with Crunchpak apple slices! I wish I had served apples in the first place! The toffee bits in this dip really stood out and made it irresistible! So addicting!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (Heath)
- sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add both sugars and beat until completely blended. Stir in morsels and toffee bits.
- Wrap mixture in a large piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. If desired, lay on serving tray and shape into a heart, cover with sprinkles!
- **optional: you can also cover this in chopped nuts or additional mini chocolate chips
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Beautiful! Sounds perfect for a party!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Chinese steamed sticky rice cakes (nián gāo)
Thanks Eva. It’s quite perfect, and sprinkles are NOT mandatory. You can also use chocolate jimmies to keep it neutral!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
ohmygod. I just. I don’t even – what do I say in response to this magnificent cheese ball? Is it too old of a reference to merely shout GET IN MY BELLY!!?
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted..#MuffinMonday : Nutella Sea Salt Muffins
GET IN MY BELLY totally works!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
This sounds amazing, especially with apples!! Yum!! This might have to be our after school snack too!
Enjoy April. The apples tasted so good dipped in this…or maybe it was the other way around?
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
This looks soo good. Can I bring over my apple slices?
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Strawberry Oreo White Chocolate Fridge Cake
Sure can!! Any reason to make another cheeseball is good in my book.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Oh Aimee this is SO beautiful! What a perfect treat for a Valentine’s Party or just to snack on with loved ones. Love it!
Audra | The Baker Chick recently posted..DIY Homemade Soy Candle Tutorial
Thanks Audra!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I remember getting all the sprinkles like that on my PB football. A little work, but so worth it. This is amazing Aimee! I wouldn’t share, not at all!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Amaretto Fudge
Yes, that football, OMG! So worth it to get it covered in sprinkles!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Hand over the animal crackers! I want some of that dip!! Looks so cute for Valentine’s Day
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork recently posted..Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch & Chocolate Bars
Thanks Meghan! Animal crackers are a delicious “spoon”
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Ok Aimee. This is so great!! I just want to keep staring at the photos. I bet my kids would love this as well!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Chocolate Conversation Hearts Sour Cream Cookies
I’m pretty sure your kids would love it as well Nancy! ENJOY!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Great idea!! You got me thinking! This would make such a wonderful spread to serve on V-day!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Grilled Chipotle Chicken with Chipotle Cream Sauce – SRC
It sure would! ENJOY Jennifer!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Looks gorgeous Aimee! If I had this waiting for my kids as an after school snack, they would think they’ve died and gone to heaven! Yummy! I may make it for myself as an “after they leave for school snack”!
This is AWESOME!!! So, so pretty! Happy Valentine’s Day
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Happy Valentine’s to you Sues!!!
You had me at toffee, my friend! Thanks so much for sharing, Aimee!
Liz
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I’ve never put toffee bits in my chocolate chip cheeseball before, and must say … DUH! So delish.
OMG. I just want to jump through the screen and eat the entire thing in one sitting! It looks so fantastic! Aaaaand, now I really want to make a cannoli cheeseball. You’re giving me all sorts of crazy ideas
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Cookie Butter Cookie Dough Bars
Ooooh a cannoli cheeseball sounds amazing. You better just make one soon
Oh, this needs to happen in my kitchen ASAP!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Molten Lava Cake Bites
Girl you are killing me with all these awesome dips! Can I come live with you?
I need this in life. And how cute to shape it into a heart. I think everyone in our lives are used to us serving them holiday food the month before the actual holiday! #foodbloggerproblems
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Trick or Treat Tuesday #6
Totally agree. I am already thinking “green.” And of course you can come live with me. Oh the fun we would have
My son would LOVE this sweet cheeseball. I’m pretty sure I need to have this waiting for him after school on Thursday. Yep. It’s settled. I do.
Amber (Sprinkled With Flour) recently posted..Apple Butter Bread with Cinnamon Glaze
I agree this needs to happen. You know. For your son. Yep, for him!!
oh my Aimee! You did it again! I love toffee! I love chocolate! I love cheesecake! Put them all together and you’ve got me on my knees begging for some! Delicious!
Roxana | Roxana’s Home Baking recently posted..Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting #IDLove
No need to beg, I’ll share. Only if you share that PB cake
OH EM GEE!! This heart of goodness looks AMAZING! I seriously want to take a bite now and will definitely be making this for an upcoming party! Pinning !
This is just what I needed. A large heart shaped slab of cream cheese and sugar. It really isn’t Valentine’s Day without it.
Karly recently posted..Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge
Agreed!
I gain 10 pounds when I visit your site just by reading what you made! Love this one!!
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Good thing I have a disclaimer in my “about me” page about weight gain! Thanks for stopping by Lisa
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I love toffee! This sounds super tasty (even if I’m way too lazy to shape this into a heart
)
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Vegan Banana French Toast
Oh don’t be lazy now, you can totally do it!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Love this idea. the heart is so pretty and festive!
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This looks absolutely DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing! Smiles, Jill
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Thanks Jill!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Aimee, are you kidding me with this cuteness?!? This is the most adorable cheeseball I’ve ever laid eyes on {wait until I get my lips around it…LOL!}. Looks amazing. I so, so wish our school allowed homemade treats…because I would totally bring this to both kids’ parties. SUPER awesome.
hahha, you crack me up Kristi!! Well, if the kids can’t have it at school you just need to make it for home!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Your dip is beautiful Aimee! I’m sure it tastes delicious too
Liz recently posted..Cranberry & Grapefruit Scones
Thanks Liz, it is pretty tasty!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I have a weakness for dips, especially ones that have toffee and chocolate chips in them. I love the heart shape too, so cute!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Fruit Pizza
Thanks Jennifer! The heart shape was fun, I love adding sprinkles to as many foods as possible!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
You totes outdid yourself, girl. This cheeseball is INSANE.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Valentine Heart Chow
hahaha, thanks Hayley!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Yum, this is fantastic!
Thanks Erika, I hope you give it a try!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Loooooving the sprinkle action here.
Rachel Cooks recently posted..Cookie Butter “Chip” Muffins
I love a good reason to cover my food in sprinkles!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Oh my! How cute and delicious does this look?!
Ok this is completely out of control is the very best way possible. I’ve been seeing this all over Pinterest the past 2 days Aimee! LOVING all of these sprinkles
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..1 XXL Death by Chocolate Cookie.
I will be making this dip for sure. I love toffee bits. So delicious.