Description
This refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Dip is a creamy, sweet treat perfect for parties or casual snacking. Combining smooth cream cheese, buttery richness, and the cool flavor of peppermint with delicious chocolate chips, this no-cook dip is quick to prepare and delightful to serve with fruit, cookies, or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional, for that classic minty hue)
Final Mix-ins
- 1 cup whipped topping (or whipped heavy cream)
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped Andes mints or chocolate chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add sweetness & flavor: Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the base mixture. If desired, add one or two drops of green food coloring to achieve the signature minty green hue, mixing well until fully combined.
- Fold in the fluff: Gently fold the whipped topping (or whipped heavy cream) into the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, maintaining an airy texture for the dip.
- Add the chocolate chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips and, if using, chopped Andes mints or chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dip to provide bursts of chocolate flavor.
Notes
- This dip is best served chilled; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with graham crackers, fruit slices, cookies, or pretzels for dipping.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream cheese and whipped topping with vegan versions.
- Adjust peppermint extract according to taste preference; a little goes a long way.
