Cookie Dough Dip

So, I have been a little naughty this past week. I have been choosing the indulgent and decadent over  the healthy and balanced. I suppose it happens. Here is a little taste of what I have been up to...

My new friend Rebecca and I were needing a relaxing wid-week night in. After having dinner, we quickly whipped up some cookie dough dip to scoop up with square pretzels. It was the perfect accompaniment to re-viewing Season 1 of the not-so-forgotten OC. I love Seth Cohen.

The ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese (regular or 1/3 reduced fat, not fat free!)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (or more

Heat the butter and brown sugar on stove top until bubbling. Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar, then add the vanilla. Pour in butter/brown sugar mixture and stir well. Stir in some chocolate chips for melty chocolatey goodness, cool the dip in the refrigerator, and add the rest of chocolate chips. Serve with pretzels, apples, graham crackers, animal crackers, whatever!

This dip is fantastic. It is creamy, crunchy, and oh so addicting! It is rich, but not overpowering; sweet but won't make your teeth ring; and gives you the power to take as much or as little as you want in every bite.

Pull out your Kitchen Aid and try it! This cookie dough dip is great for a dessert, a sweet snack, or your contribution to a picnic or dinner party. It is a great finger food that is easy to make and pleasing to all! Enjoy! 

-Austen