We love a tasty dip, especially a dessert version like this one! We often include one in our Charcuterie Board spread to add a little something sweet. This chocolate chip dip resembles our popular and equally delicious Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball. Eat it by the spoonful or pair it with something sweet or salty like graham crackers or pretzels.
When you are craving cookies but want something a little more chill, you will LOVE this refreshing twist. It’s a no-bake dessert favorite!
For more sweet treat dips, try Hot Chocolate Dip, Pecan Pie Dip, and Pumpkin Pie Dip.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Dip away! This dip pairs perfectly with anything from pretzels and graham crackers to fruit and cookies.
- Easy to make. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dip is a quick and easy dessert recipe for kids.
- Crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves chocolate chip dip! It’s guaranteed to be a huge hit at any gathering or party.
Chocolate Chip Dip Ingredients
- Cream cheese (4 ounces)- Creates a creamy, tangy base that makes the dip rich and spoonable.
- Butter, softened (¼ cup)- Adds buttery flavor and helps the mixture whip light and smooth. See How to Soften Butter Quickly for tips.
- Powdered sugar (½ cup)- Sweetens and gives a soft, velvety texture that blends easily. Sift it to remove any clumps.
- Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)- Adds classic cookie dough depth and a hint of caramel warmth. We use light, but dark brown sugar works too.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)- Boosts bakery-style flavor and rounds out the sweetness.
- Mini chocolate chips (½ cup)- Brings chocolate in every bite and keeps the dip nicely dippable. You can also use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, crushed Oreos, mini M&M’s, or chopped nuts like pecans or macadamia.
- dippers – pretzels, animal crackers, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, Oreos or other crisp cookies, apple slices, or sliced pears
How to Make Chocolate Chip Dip
COMBINE. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, add cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and blend until well combined.
MIX. Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
CHILL. Fold in mini chocolate chips and refrigerate for 1 hour. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Be sure the butter and cream cheese are softened enough to combine smoothly.
- Replace the mini chocolate chips with milk, dark, white, butterscotch, peanut butter chips, or mini M&M’s.
- Serve with pretzels, animal crackers, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, Oreos, apple slices, or sliced firm pears or on a charcuterie board.
Chocolate Chip Dip
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese and butter in a bowl until well combined.
- Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and refrigerate for 1 hour. ENJOY!
Notes
- Be sure the butter and cream cheese are softened enough to combine smoothly.
- Replace the mini chocolate chips with milk, dark, white, butterscotch, peanut butter chips, or mini M&M’s.
- Serve with pretzels, animal crackers, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, Oreos, apple slices, or sliced firm pears or on a charcuterie board.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Whether you make it ahead of time or right before serving, cover and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Freeze this cream cheese chocolate chip dip in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 1 month. The freezing and thawing process may alter some of its original texture. Thaw in the fridge and then gently stir to re-incorporate the ingredients. If needed, add 1-2 teaspoons of heavy whipping cream to help smooth it out.
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This recipe was originally published January 2016.
This was a winner! Thank you!
oooh, that looks so good! Almost like a cannoli in dip form!
Forget savory dips, this sweet dip has my name written all over it!
My SIL just made something close to this for NYE and I am pretty sure I devoured way too much! But now I can make it again…because I am having some major cravings!
looks amazing!!!
I love the idea of pairing it with apples Lily!
This looks great and easy enough that I could recruit my 3 and 5 year olds to help make it – they’d love it!
Oh, no! I do not need a dip like this around or all my resolutions of “trying” to be healthy will go out the window! It looks sooooo good! I cannot wait to make this!
I love your dips, keep them coming.