Mint Chocolate Chip Wreath (Printable)

Creamy mint and chocolate chip dip formed into a festive holiday wreath, perfect for sharing and dipping.

# What You 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 mint leaves for garnish

→ For Serving

11 - Assorted cookies (shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers)
12 - Pretzel sticks

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and optional green food coloring. Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves.
04 - Transfer mixture onto a parchment-lined serving plate and form into a wreath shape using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Adorn the wreath with extra chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to mimic holly berries.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dip to firm and flavors to meld.
07 - Present with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy dessert dip
  • Perfect for sharing at parties
02 -
  • For nut-free, ensure all packaged ingredients are processed in nut-free facilities.
  • Swap green food coloring for natural spinach juice for a subtle tint.
03 -
  • Use softened cream cheese and butter for easier mixing.
  • Chilling the dip helps it set properly and enhances flavor.
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