Candy Cane Dip
Sweet, creamy Candy Cane Dip is the perfect quick and easy-to-make no-bake holiday dessert. It's great for sharing at parties or gatherings.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 oz.
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container whipped topping, thawed 8 oz.
- ½ cup crushed candy canes divided
- Assorted cookies or fruits for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping and half of the crushed candy canes.
- If desired, transfer to a serving bowl. Chill until serving time, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with the remaining crushed candy canes.
Notes
- You can add a few drops of red food coloring to make a festive pink dip.
- Add some mini chocolate chips for a mint-chip twist!
- For the best taste and texture, allow the dip to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Recommended dippers:
Chocolate graham crackers, Chessman cookies, Milano Cookies, butter cookies, animal crackers, chocolate fudge creme-filled tubular-shaped wafer cookies, chocolate wafer cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate or vanilla creme-filled cookies, or other dippers. You can also use an assortment of fresh fruit as dippers, too!Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.03mg
