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Creamy Gingerbread Dip Recipe

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This Creamy Gingerbread Dip is a festive, smooth, and flavorful dessert dip perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining spiced cream cheese with molasses, brown sugar, and cool whipped topping creates a luscious treat ideal for dipping cookies or crackers. Garnished with seasonal sprinkles, it adds a cheerful touch to your holiday party spread.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • small pinch ground cloves
  • 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping

For Garnish

  • Gingerbread men sprinkles, snowflake sprinkles, or Christmas non-pareil sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

For Serving

  • Mini Nilla Wafers
  • Waffle cone pieces
  • Animal crackers
  • Graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, molasses, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This ensures even incorporation of sweetness and the molasses flavor.
  2. Add the Spices: Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and a small pinch of ground cloves to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed, creating the rich gingerbread flavor.
  3. Fold in the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping using a spatula, being careful not to deflate it. Continue folding until the dip is thoroughly mixed and lightened in texture.
  4. Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate it until ready to serve. Chilling helps meld the flavors and firms up the dip slightly for dipping.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle gingerbread men sprinkles, snowflake sprinkles, or Christmas non-pareil sprinkles on top if desired. Serve the dip alongside mini Nilla Wafers, waffle cone pieces, animal crackers, or graham crackers for dipping.

Notes

  • If you prefer a dairy-free version, ensure the cream cheese is also dairy-free or use a suitable vegan cream cheese alternative.
  • The dip can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to let flavors develop more fully.
  • Adjust spicing to taste; adding a touch more ginger or cinnamon can enhance the warm gingerbread notes.
  • Use non-dairy whipped topping for a lighter option that blends nicely with the cream cheese base.

Keywords: Gingerbread dip, holiday dip, creamy dip, cream cheese dip, festive dessert dip, Christmas dip, no-cook dessert

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