Looking to sham-rock your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? This Mint Chocolate Chip Dip is pure leprechaun gold! With its shamrock shade and choco-chippy goodness, it’s creamy, dreamy, and oh-so-tasty.
Dip in with cookies, fruits, or whatever tickles your fancy and prepare to spread some luck one scoop at a time!
Why You’ll Love this Mint Chocolate Chip Dip
- Taste: Mildly minty dip, tempered by tangy cream cheese, and peppered with chocolate chips throughout.
- Texture: Light and creamy, with a bit of crunch from the chocolate chips.
- Ease: Ready in 15 minutes and no baking required.
- Versatile: A fun dessert dip that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s, Day, Halloween, Christmas, birthday parties, and more.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Mint extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Cool Whip
- Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Spoon or spatula
- Serving Bowl
How to Make Mint Chocolate Chip Dip
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Step 2 – Mix in the powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring. Make sure you use enough food coloring to make the mixture darker than you want the final color to be. (See tips)
Step 3 – Use a mixing spoon or a spatula to fold in the Cool Whip until everything is well combined and evenly colored. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of additional chocolate chips. Serve with cookies or fruit for dipping.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- When you first add the green food coloring, make it slightly darker than you want the final color to be. The color will lighten once the Cool Whip is added.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to thin it out.
- Be creative with your dippers! This mint chocolate chip dip goes well with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, sugar wafers, cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit.
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the amount of mint extract based on your personal preference. If you love a strong mint flavor, add more. If not, stick to the recommended measurement.
Holiday Adaptation Ideas:
- St. Patrick’s Day: Add some edible gold stars and rainbow sprinkles to make it even more fun.
- Christmas: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or candy cane pieces on top for garnish.
- Grinch Parties: Add red gumdrops or heart shaped sprinkles to celebrate everyone’s favorite grump.
- Halloween: Sprinkle candy eyeballs on top to create a minty monster dip.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Storage Tips
Make ahead: This dip is perfect for making ahead of time. Simply prepare the dip and store it in an airtight container or covered serving bowl in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Before serving, let the dip sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften up a bit. Then give it a quick stir and add any additional toppings if desired.
Pro Tip: Hold back the garnish on your dips until you’re ready to put them out. The moisture from the dip might make toppings runny or soggy.
Freezing: Unfortunately, this mint chocolate chip dip does not freeze well due to the cream cheese and Cool Whip ingredients. It is best enjoyed fresh or within a few days of making.
If you liked my Mint Chocolate Chip Dip, you’re going to love my Sparkling Apple Cider Floats. Colorful, sweet, and perfectly fizzy, this is one sipper that kids and adults can enjoy.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Dip
Indulge in creamy, sweet Mint Chocolate Chip Dip! Perfect for parties, this easy crowd pleasing recipe pairs well with cookies, fruit, & more.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. mint extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 8 ounces cool whip
- 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring. Make sure you use enough food coloring to make the mixture darker than you want the final color to be. (See notes)
- Use a mixing spoon or a spatula to fold in the Cool Whip until everything is well combined and evenly colored. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of additional chocolate chips. Serve with cookies or fruit for dipping.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- When you first add the green food coloring, make it slightly darker than you want the final color to be. The color will lighten once the Cool Whip is added.
- If the dip is too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to thin it out.
- Be creative with your dippers! This mint chocolate chip dip goes well with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, sugar wafers, cookies, pretzels, or fresh fruit.
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the amount of mint extract based on your personal preference. If you love a strong mint flavor, add more. If not, stick to the recommended measurement.
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