Description
A festive and creamy Christmas Sugar Cookie Dip made with heat-treated sugar cookie mix, cream cheese, cool whip, and a hint of vanilla and almond extracts. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Heat-Treat Sugar Cookie Mix: Put the sugar cookie mix into a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture reaches a temperature of 165℉ to ensure safety. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add Liquids and Extracts: Add the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the cream cheese and beat well until fully combined.
- Combine Sugar Cookie Mix: Add the cooled sugar cookie mix to the cream cheese mixture and mix using the hand mixer until all lumps are gone and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip using a spatula, being careful not to overmix so the dip remains light and creamy.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Optionally top with holiday sprinkles for decoration. Refrigerate until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and dip to firm up.
Notes
- Ensure to heat-treat the sugar cookie mix by microwaving to eliminate any potential pathogens for safe consumption.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and refrigerate within 2 hours after serving to maintain freshness.
- Thaw the Cool Whip completely before folding it into the mixture and use a spatula rather than a mixer to keep the dip light and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
