Christmas Cookie Dip

This Christmas cookie dip combines a fluffy cream cheese base with sweet vanilla and colorful holiday sprinkles. It comes together in a single bowl in about five minutes.

You can serve this dessert dip right away or make it ahead of time and keep it chilled. It pairs well with a variety of sweet and salty dippers like pretzels, graham crackers, and fresh fruit slices.

Why will you love Christmas Cookie Dip?

Whipping the heavy cream separately creates a lighter, airier texture than mixing liquid cream directly into the cheese.

Adding the powdered sugar gradually prevents it from flying out of the bowl and ensures a smooth consistency without lumps.

Folding the whipped cream by hand with a spatula keeps the air intact, preventing the dip from becoming dense.

Christmas Cookie Dip Ingredients

• Cream cheese: Full-fat block cream cheese yields a thicker dip. Avoid tub cream cheese as it contains more water and will thin out the mixture.

• Powdered sugar: Also known as confectioners sugar. Sift it first if you notice large, hard lumps in your bag.

• Heavy whipping cream: Needs a high fat content to whip properly. Do not substitute half-and-half or milk.

• Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract offers a stronger flavor, but clear imitation vanilla will keep the dip stark white.

• Christmas sprinkles: Jimmies or confetti-style sprinkles hold their color well. Small round nonpareils will dye the dip pink.

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below.

How to Make Christmas Cookie Dip

Step 1: Whip the cream

Beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. The cream should hold its shape when you lift the beaters out of the bowl. Keep this separate from your other ingredients for now.

Step 2: Mix the cream cheese base

Beat the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar on low speed so it blends evenly without creating a mess on your counter.

Step 3: Combine and add sprinkles

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Once it looks uniform, stir in the holiday sprinkles just enough to distribute them evenly.

What to Serve with Christmas Cookie Dip

Serve this dip with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples.

Helpful Tricks for Christmas Cookie Dip

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to prevent lumps in your dip.

Use cold heavy whipping cream right out of the fridge. Warm cream will not whip properly.

Avoid using nonpareil sprinkles as their color bleeds quickly into the white dip. Jimmies or shaped quins work much better.

How to Store and Freeze Christmas Cookie Dip

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe does not freeze well, as the cream cheese and whipped cream will separate and become grainy when thawed.

Christmas Cookie Dip Recipe FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes. You can make it up to 2 days in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and stir it gently before serving.

Can I use whipped topping instead of heavy cream?

You can substitute one cup of thawed frozen whipped topping for the heavy cream. Skip the first step and fold it directly into the cream cheese mixture.

Why is my dip lumpy?

Lumps usually happen if the cream cheese is too cold. Let it sit on the counter for at least an hour before mixing.

Christmas Cookie Dip

A quick dessert dip made by folding whipped cream into sweetened cream cheese and mixing in holiday sprinkles.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened, 225 g
• 2 cups powdered sugar 240 g
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10 ml
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold, 120 ml
• 1/4 cup Christmas sprinkles plus more for garnish, 40 g

Instructions

 

• Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to whip the cream until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Set the bowl aside.
• In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
• Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
• Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks of white remain.
• Fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra sprinkles on top before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to prevent lumps in your dip.

Use cold heavy whipping cream right out of the fridge. Warm cream will not whip properly.

Avoid using nonpareil sprinkles as their color bleeds quickly into the white dip. Jimmies or shaped quins work much better.

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