Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookie Dough Dip Recipe
A creamy, sweet, and dangerously delicious no-bake cookie dough dip that comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, or when you need a quick and easy dessert that tastes like the inside of a really good cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including 30 minutes chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles
- Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans
- Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels, apple slices, or shortbread cookies for serving
Instructions
- Soften your cream cheese and butter. Take them out of the fridge about 30-60 minutes before you start. They should be soft enough that you can press a finger into them easily. If you’re in a rush, cut them into small cubes—they soften faster.
- Cream together the cream cheese and butter. In your large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with your spatula halfway through.
- Add the sugars. Add the powdered sugar and brown sugar to the bowl. Start mixing on low speed so the sugar doesn’t fly everywhere, then increase to medium and beat for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Add the vanilla and salt. Pour in the vanilla extract and sprinkle in the salt. Mix on low just until incorporated. Give it a taste and adjust if desired.
- Fold in the mix-ins. Turn off the mixer and add the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles. Use your spatula to gently fold them in by hand. Don’t overmix.
- Chill (optional but recommended). Transfer the dip to your serving bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and gives the dip a firmer, more scoopable texture.
- Garnish and serve. Right before serving, add a few extra sprinkles on top for that festive look. Arrange your dippers on a plate around the bowl.
Notes
Room temperature cream cheese and butter are crucial for a smooth texture. If the dip looks curdled or grainy, keep mixing on medium speed for another minute or two. If too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream. If too thin, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time. The dip tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6.5
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
Keywords: no-bake, Christmas, cookie dough dip, holiday dessert, easy dessert, cream cheese dip, chocolate chip dip