Description
A creamy, sweet dip perfect for pairing with cookies, graham crackers, fruit, and pretzels during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cool Whip or whipped cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Optional mix-ins: mini chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then beat until creamy.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip until fully incorporated.
- Add ground cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or spices as desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with optional mix-ins and serve with dippers like cookies or fruit.
Notes
Best served chilled, and can be made in advance for enhanced flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, dessert, dip, holiday recipe, easy dip