Description
This Mint Chocolate Chip Dip is a creamy, sweet, and refreshing dessert dip perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made with smooth cream cheese, buttery texture, a hint of peppermint, and mini chocolate chips, it offers a delightful balance of minty freshness and chocolate indulgence. Serve chilled with graham crackers, chocolate cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit slices for an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: extra chocolate chips or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add sugar and peppermint extract: Gradually add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract to the bowl and continue to beat until everything is well combined, creamy, and smooth. If desired, add 1-2 drops of green food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the dip without breaking them.
- Chill and garnish: Transfer the prepared dip to a serving bowl. Optionally, top with extra chocolate chips or chocolate shavings for an added decorative touch. Refrigerate the dip for about 30 minutes before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Serve with graham crackers, chocolate cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit slices for dipping.
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For a stronger mint flavor, you can adjust the peppermint extract to taste.
- Allow the dip to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving if it becomes too firm from chilling.
