# Components:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tablespoons red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves for garnish
→ For Serving
11 - Assorted cookies (shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers)
12 - Pretzel sticks
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Mix in powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring if using, until fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves gently.
04 - Transfer mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper and shape into a ring or wreath 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 develop the best texture and flavor.
07 - Present with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
