In the kitchen with Sharon this week is Debbie Hicks with this delicious cheese ball. It looks pretty simply to make, too. So, happy new year. Let’s bring in the new year with a cheese ball. Yum. I love cheese balls.

I love it when Debbie sends recipes. She always brings me in what she is making. She just sent me a message that she is bringing me a cheese ball. I’m so excited.

Please send me your favorite recipes and I will put you in the kitchen with Sharon. Send the recipes to [email protected] or call me at 937-393-3456.

Have a great week!

LEAH’S CHOCOLATE

CHIP CHEESE BALL

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 (10.5-ounce) package mini chocolate chips

3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped

Directions

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy.

Sharon Hughes is the advertising manager at The Times-Gazette. She is also a mother, grandmother and chef.