Peanut Butter Cup Dip

I am not really for sure if I call this a dip or a dessert ball.  I suppose you should really call it a dessert ball but frankly I don't have time to shape it and make it look all fancy.  I mean it will look great for about two minutes before everyone digs in, cause this so GOOD!!! If you like raw cookie dough - you will love this but doesn't have the raw egg in it.  I used miniature graham crackers but you can use pretzels, animal crackers or maybe even fruit!!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 8oz pkg Reese's peanut butter cup Minis (or about 1 1/2 cup chopped Reese's cups)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in the sugar and bring to a boil. Once it boils, remove from heat immediately.  Add peanut butter and vanilla.  Stir until smooth.  Allow cooling to room temperature (very important).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy (about 3-4 minutes, don't skimp on the beating time). On low, add in brown sugar mixture (that has cooled to room temperature). Mix until combined. Fold in mini Reese's cups.
3. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy with pretzels, animal cracker, and graham sticks.