Description

This Christmas Cookie Dough Dip is a deliciously creamy and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with cream cheese, butter, sweet sugars, and mini chocolate chips, it offers a delightful blend of flavors reminiscent of classic cookie dough. Serve chilled with graham crackers, pretzels, gingerbread, sugar cookies, or fresh fruit for a fun and easy-to-enjoy holiday appetizer or dessert dip.

Ingredients

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Base Dip

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for flavor balance)

Add-ins and Dippers

1 cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
Graham crackers, pretzels, or cookies (gingerbread or sugar cookies recommended)
Fresh fruit such as apple slices or strawberries

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Instructions

Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add Sugars and Vanilla: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese and butter mixture. Continue beating until all the sugar is well incorporated and the dip becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips or chunks into the dip using a spatula. Stir until the chocolate pieces are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Adjust Flavor with Salt: Taste the dip and add the optional pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired. You can also add extra chocolate chips for a richer flavor at this stage.
Chill the Dip: For optimal texture and flavor blending, refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes to one hour. This step thickens the dip and enhances the overall taste.
Serve with Dippers: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and offer an assortment of dippers like graham crackers, pretzels, gingerbread or sugar cookies, and fresh fruit such as apple slices or strawberries. Enjoy this festive treat with family and friends!

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth dip without lumps.
Chilling the dip before serving improves texture and flavor meld.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cookies or fruit as dippers.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you prefer a less sweet dip, reduce the amount of sugars slightly to taste.