# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tbsp red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves for garnish
→ For Serving
11 - Assorted cookies (e.g., shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers)
12 - Pretzel sticks
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring if using. Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves evenly.
04 - Transfer the mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper and shape it into a ring or wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Garnish the wreath with additional chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to resemble holly berries.
06 - Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm.
07 - Present with an assortment of cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
