Easy Peppermint Dip

This easy Peppermint Dip is the perfect addition to your holiday. It’s a dessert dip that is festive and delicious.

Course Dessert, dip

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 138kcal

8 oz. cream cheese *make sure it is softened
8 oz. cool whip *make sure it is thawed
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 to 2 tsp peppermint extract *more or less to taste, you can also leave out
red food coloring *optional
6 crushed candy canes for the dip and topping *you can use as many candy canes as you like- I use at least 6
Cookies, sweet crackers, candy for dipping *not included in nutritional calculations

In a medium sized bowl, add your softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer (a stand mixer works, or mix it by hand), mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until it is smooth.
Mix in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the cool whip until its fully mixed.
Add the peppermint extract to taste.
*you can leave it out if you do not want a strong peppermint taste.
Add the red food coloring to your liking (optional).
Add in crushed candy canes and mix them into the dip.
Top the dip with more crushed candy canes for serving.
Serve the dip with your favorite cookies, crackers or candy. (OREOS are delicious)
Store the dip in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can make this dip ahead of time, just stir it until it’s smooth again for serving.
*See blog post above for tips.