Cookie Dough Dip

What’s in this easy Cookie Dough Dip recipe?

Before you can serve up this utterly indulgent cookie dough dip, you’ll need to collect the following ingredients:

• Unsalted Butter: Acts as the base fat that provides richness and creaminess to the dip. The unsalted variety allows you to control the salt level. Softening it makes it easier to blend with other ingredients.
• Cream Cheese: Adds a tangy flavor and contributes to the creamy texture. Softening it ensures smooth blending.
• Light Brown Sugar: Offers sweetness with a hint of molasses flavor. Packing the sugar ensures accurate measurement and a richer taste.
• Salt: Enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. A pinch is just enough to make the flavors pop without making the dip salty.
• Vanilla Extract: Provides a subtle aromatic quality that complements the sweetness and adds depth to the overall flavor.
• Powdered Sugar: Adds additional sweetness and helps thicken the dip. Its fine texture ensures a smooth consistency.
• Chocolate Chips: Introduces chocolatey goodness, making the dip reminiscent of cookie dough. The type of chocolate (milk, semi-sweet, dark) can be adjusted according to personal preference.
• Graham Crackers: Serve as the preferred dipping medium. Their sweetness and crunch provide a contrast to the creamy, smooth texture of the dip.

Is cookie dough dip safe to eat?

Absolutely, cookie dough dip is safe to eat. Unlike traditional cookie dough, this dip doesn’t contain raw eggs or raw flour, which are the usual culprits for foodborne illness. So go ahead and indulge without worry!

Do you have to use butter?

Great question! Butter is often a key player in cookie dough dip for its rich flavor and creamy texture. However, if you’re looking to cut back a bit, one of your fellow readers successfully reduced the butter from 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup without sacrificing the dip’s deliciousness. So, while butter does add a certain richness, you have some wiggle room if you’d like to use a bit less.

What type of chocolate chips should you use?

For your cookie dough dip, you have the flexibility to use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips. But if you’re looking for a brand that elevates this dessert dip, I’d recommend Ghirardelli. In my experience, it’s a game-changer in terms of flavor and texture. It melts smoothly, avoids that chalky feel, and delivers a rich, authentic taste. While it’s a bit pricier, the quality justifies the cost. You can find Ghirardelli’s range, including their white chocolate options, in most grocery stores or online.

What to serve with cookie dough dip?

After making as many dessert dips as I have, you start to get a feeling for what goes best with these ultra-creamy treats.

Below are some of my best suggestions. Feel free to try one (or as many) as you like!

• Graham Crackers: A classic choice that’s crunchy and mildly sweet.
• Nilla Wafers: Light and buttery, perfect for creamy dips.
• Golden Oreos: A lighter Oreo option that’s vanilla-flavored and creamy.
• Animal Crackers: Mildly sweet and fun, suitable for all ages.
• Biscoff Cookies: Adds a European flair with its spiced and crunchy texture.
• Sugar Cookies: A simple and sweet canvas for the dip.
• Snickerdoodles: Cinnamon-spiced and chewy, a comforting choice.
• Apple Slices: Crisp and slightly tart, great for balancing rich dips.
• Strawberries: Adds a fresh and juicy element.
• Pretzels or Pretzel Rods: Classic and versatile, the quintessential salty snack.
• Ritz Crackers: Buttery and salty, offering a savory twist.
• Marshmallows: A cloud-like, fluffy experience.
• Cubes of Pound Cake: Dense and buttery, like a sponge for dips.

Step 1 – Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), add butter and cream cheese. Whip them together on medium-high speed until ultra creamy.

Step 2 – Stop the mixer and add in brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, then whip again until smooth.

Step 3 – Stop the mixer again and toss in the chocolate chips. Use a spatula to gently stir together.