St Patricks Mint Chocolate Chip (Printable)

Creamy mint and chocolate chip dip with shamrock sprinkles for a festive touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

→ Flavorings

05 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
07 - Green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Add-ins

08 - 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Toppings

09 - Shamrock-shaped sprinkles, for garnish

# How-To:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; beat until fully combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
04 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
05 - Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until desired shade is reached.
06 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
07 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top.
08 - Garnish generously with shamrock sprinkles just before serving. Serve with cookies, pretzels, or fruit for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Festive green color and shamrock sprinkles create instant holiday cheer
  • Cool mint and chocolate combination is universally beloved
  • Creamy, fluffy texture that's perfect for dipping cookies, pretzels, or fruit
  • Easy to customize with different extract levels or natural food coloring
  • Kid-friendly and fun for the whole family to enjoy
02 -
  • Sift the powdered sugar before adding to prevent lumps in your dip
  • Don't skip the separate whipping of heavy cream—it creates the signature fluffy texture
  • Fold gently rather than stirring vigorously to keep the dip light and airy
  • Add shamrock sprinkles just before serving to prevent color bleeding
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving if you prefer a firmer consistency
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
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