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Edible Cookie Dough Dip

This Edible Cookie Dough Dip is a quick, easy, and safe-to-eat dessert that brings back the nostalgic joy of raw cookie dough. Perfect for parties or a cozy night in, it's a hug in a bowl that comes together in minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill (optional) 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Dip

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar also known as powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and softened butter together until they are light, fluffy, and completely smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add the confectioners' sugar, packed light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Continue beating with the electric mixer until everything is perfectly smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Step 4: Your delectable cookie dough dip is ready! Serve immediately with your favorite dippers. If you prefer a slightly firmer dip, pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This versatile dip allows for many variations: swap milk chocolate chips for dark, white, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips; add candy mix-ins like Mini M&M's, chopped Reese's peanut butter cups, crushed Oreos, or sprinkles; incorporate finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or roasted peanuts for crunch; or swirl in caramel sauce or hot fudge and a pinch of sea salt for extra indulgence. A tiny dash of almond extract can also be added for a flavor boost. Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a silky smooth, lump-free texture. This recipe is specifically designed to be safe for consumption as it contains no raw eggs or flour. Gently fold in chocolate chips to avoid crushing them or incorporating too much air. Serve with graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers, Nilla wafers, shortbread cookies, apple slices, or simply a spoon. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freezing this dip is not recommended as dairy ingredients can change texture.