🍫 Brownie Batter Dip
Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time (optional): 30 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
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Optional dippers: graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries, apple slices, cookies
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix the Base:
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Add Sweetness & Flavor:
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Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
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Add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
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Fold in Chocolate Chips:
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Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
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Chill (Optional):
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For firmer dip, refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
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Can also serve immediately for a softer, scoopable dip.
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Serve:
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Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
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Serve with cookies, pretzels, or fruit for dipping.
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🌟 Tips & Variations
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Peanut Butter Swirl: Fold in ¼ cup creamy peanut butter for a chocolate-peanut butter dip.
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Nutty Crunch: Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
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Healthier Option: Use Greek yogurt instead of part of the cream cheese for a lighter version.
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Make Ahead: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for easiest dipping.
If you want, I can give you a microwave-friendly version that’s extra gooey, almost like a warm brownie batter fondue — perfect for serving straight from the bowl.
Do you want me to do that?