Creamy, spiced gingerbread dip paired with assorted treats for a festive, shareable dessert experience.
# What You Need:
→ Dip
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup molasses
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
→ Dippables
12 - Gingerbread cookies, assorted shapes
13 - Graham crackers
14 - Mini pretzels
15 - Marshmallows
16 - Apple slices
17 - Vanilla wafers
→ Garnish (Optional)
18 - Festive sprinkles
19 - Mini chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract; continue beating until fully combined.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gradually add sifted powdered sugar while beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
05 - Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and garnish with festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Place the assortment of dippables around the dip on a large board or platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
