About Cookie Dough Dip
Is it too soon to post another cookie dough recipe?
Yes?
Maybe?
Well, sorry (yet not sorry at all) but I just can’t help myself. This chocolate chip cookie dip simply had to be made.
And I must have had a bigger dose of cookie dough cravings than I thought, because not only did I make (and eat all of) these Red Velvet Cookie Dough Bars, but when we had company come the following Friday and I needed a fast and easy dessert, I whipped up this chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe.
But can you blame me? It’s a cookie dough recipe we’re talking about here. And graham crackers. Or maybe pretzels, if that sweet and salty combo if your thing.
Plus, we wouldn’t have been proper hosts to our guests if we didn’t pump their kids full of sugar at 8PM. Because I’m sure their parents just loved us for that.
Though, in my defense, it wasn’t until after this chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe was already whipped, served, and scooped on to graham crackers that I realized what time it was. And I did start to feel a little bit bad about it. Really, I did.
But then I watched the parents scoop up their own helping of chocolate chip cookie dough dip and didn’t feel quite as guilty.
As the kids zoomed around the room, all was forgiven in the end (I think), and it was all thanks to this chocolate chip cookie dip.
As for the dip itself? It has a very sweet, rich flavor, which makes it a prime candidate for a crowd pleaser. It’s sweetness also makes it a perfect pair for a salty dipping option like pretzels.
As for the chocolate chips, you can use any type that you prefer. I took a small survey while throwing the ingredients together and (the kids) voted overwhelmingly for milk chocolate.
Which is totally fine with me – milk chocolate is where it’s at, amirite?!
We didn’t get through all the dip that night, so I packed it up in the refrigerator and snacked on it some the next day. Okay, okay, fine – so it might have been in the morning – but dessert for breakfast is just one of the many joys of being an adult.
And I did have a piece of toast first, so I’m going to go ahead and call my early morning chocolate chip cookie dip binge my second breakfast. And there are no rules about second breakfast.
So, there you have it: an easy dessert dip you can whip up in a flash and can be made in advance. It feels like I’m always stressing when we have company over, but this will easily become one of my go-to dips – and I always seem to have the ingredients on hand!
What to serve with cookie dough dip?
After making as many dessert dips as I have, you start to get a feeling for what goes best with these ultra creamy treats.
Below are some of my best suggestions. Feel free to try one (or as many) as you like!
- Pretzels
- Nilla Wafers
- Graham Crackers
- Ladyfinger cookies
- Oreos
- Golden Oreos
- Pretzels
- Sugar Cookies
- Gingersnap Cookies
- Cubes of pound cake
- Crumbled waffle cones
- Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
- Fruit
Can you make this dip in advance?
One of the most common questions I get about dessert dips is whether or not you can make them in advance. I totally understand why someone would want to do this, as it’s easier to prepare treats for a party the night before than scrambling to get everything done the day of the event.
The good news is that the answer to this question is almost always yes. BUT, each dip has its own considerations depending on the ingredients.
For this cake batter dip, the ingredients you want to be careful of are the butter and cream cheese.
Butter and cream cheese are okay to refrigerate, but dairy can be tricky to freeze. Because of this, I do not recommend freezing this dip.
To refrigerate this dip: Add dip to a bowl with a sealable lid. Secure lid and store in the refrigerator for up to two days. Before serving, allow dip to soften a bit at room temperature.
notes & tips for cookie dough dip
- The best part about this recipe? You can relive all those childhood memories of licking the beaters without getting those judgmental “don’t eat raw eggs or raw flour” side eye looks that seem all too common these days. This recipe is eggless and flour free, so enjoy it to your wildest content!
- This dip is made using softened butter and cream cheese to make mixing easier, and it also makes for an especially creamy dip. However, if you’d like the dip to be a bit firmer, put it in the serving bowl of your choice and refrigerate for 1-3 hours, checking the consistency until it’s as firm as you’d like it to be.
- For this recipe, I highly recommend using a stand mixer or a hand mixer. This isn’t a recipe you can make by hand with a whisk.
- If making the dip in advance, refrigerate in a covered container overnight, then allow the dip to soften on your counter until it has a firmness you’d like for dipping.
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Recipe Details
Cookie Dough Dip
Dazzle your guests by serving up dessert first with this ultra-creamy chocolate chip cookie dough dip recipe. It's also eggless and no bake!
Ingredients
Instructions
Using a stand mixer (or a hand mixer + large bowl), add in butter and cream cheese and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Drop mixer speed to low and add in brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Using a spatula or spoon, fold in chocolate chips until chips are evenly dispersed.
Serve immediately with graham crackers, nilla wafers, pretzels, or other snack food for dipping. If preparing in advance: Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dip will need to be softened to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Notes
* Some commenters have suggested using 1/3 cup butter. I tried this version and also liked it, so it's a solid option if you'd like to go a little easier on the butter.
Nutrition
OMG who could turn this down? Looks SO good! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Lee Anne
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Thanks Lee Ann!
It was delicious! I made it today for a baby shower and it was a huge hit. I cut back on the butter a little by using 1/3 cup instead of the full stick, I also added a little extra vanilla. Really easy and I had almost everything on hand! I will make it again for sure!
Ooooh this looks just fabulous–kind of like an appetizer and dessert rolled into one! I have most of these ingredients on hand, but I may just have to run to the store for the rest since I have friends coming over this evening. 😉
If you made it, I hope it turned out great 😀
It must taste fantastic!
It certainly does 😀
Goodness, this has got to be sinfully delicious! I could probably eat it with a spoon!
Thanks Joanie! I know some at our party were tempted to 😀
I’m trying this, pinning this, stumbling, and tweeting it looks so delicious!
Thanks Cynthia!
Thx Cyn Cyn
This looks amazing! HAVE to make it!
Thanks Kimberly!
This. Sounds. Amazing! Yummy, yum! Love anything cookie dough!
Thank you Leah! Me, too 😀
I am feeling so tempted to go to the store and get some cream cheese so I can make this. Cookie Dough is just the best!
It is, isn’t it? Wish I had more of it right now.
Holy moly this would be SO good!
I’m probably biased, but I totally think so 😀
OH MY GOSH! I’m drooling over here reading this recipe! It sounds divine. And with Gluten Free graham crackers it would be Gluten Free!!!
True Taylor! I’ll have to notate that 😀
Oh my!! So I had to share this on my Facebook page and pin it. I feel like I need to run out to the store right now and grab all this stuff. This looks so good. I love love love cookie dough. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to try this!!
Thanks Christina!
I had this habit of eating raw cookie dough balls from the freezer. =) This will definitely feed my addiction, haha.
Ha, sounds like the same kind of habit I’d have 😀 At least this recipe is a good alternative!
This looks so, so good! Definitely have to try it!
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Thanks Alyssa!
Wow this looks delicious! Might have to try it soon!
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Thanks Kristen!
Um, yeah, this is probably going to be the thing that kills me. I see myself tripling the recipe and living off it for….well, ever. Drooling!!
LOL! Thanks Amanda 😀
YUM! I’m pretty sure I could finish off the whole bowl of this by myself!!
I know, right? I already need to make this again.
Do I really have to share? Can’t I just eat it with a spoon?
That’s what I did when no one was looking 😀
This looks heavenly!! And I LOVE the idea of using pretzels for the saltiness!
Thanks Des!
I have an eggless cookie dough recipe I make but I don’t even consider it could be a dip! This sounds like a great party dip!
Thanks Sabrina! It’s definitely a nice change from standard dips.
Oh YUM! I love cookie dough everything so I’m excited to make this
Thanks Ashley! If you make it, I hope you like it 😀
This looks delicious! So yummy would love to try!
Thanks Claire!
I might even try adding Bakers coconut to it too for a change up.
I just found this recipe on fridgg.com and can’t wait to make this for my 10 year old daughter. I would be happy to eat this with her, ha ha. Nice picture, too.
Wow! This sounds sooooo good. Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop (myflagstaffhome.com).
Jennifer
this looks like a fantastic treat! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Ah hah! So this is the recipe that went viral! I totally see why. Those kids are probably still talking about you and begging their parents to get invited over to your house again. Soon! Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.
Oh my! This looks sooo delicious! How can anyone resist? Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday:-)
Gahhhh this looks amazing!!
Have any of you people made this recipe? it looks fantastic, but would love to hear from someone who has made it. Thanks
Hey Pat! There have been a few comments since you posted this that gave some feedback on the recipe. Also, if you use Instagram, another user posted their review on the site: https://instagram.com/p/7dICFSy9w0/?taken-by=momentaryinsanity Hope this helps!
I made this. Was good. I felt like there was too much butter in it I could taste it over everything.
Thanks for the feedback Caitlyn!
I agree with Csitlyn …. Mine tasted too buttery.
Thanks for the feedback Kerry. I’ll work on the ratios and see if there’s a better balance.
Does anyone actually make the recipe before commenting on it? I can see that it looks good, I want to know if it tastes goid!
Ha Ha! My sentiments exactly! I DID actually make this, and while it was VERY sweet, I enjoyed it thoroughly. It didn’t seem to have an overpowering taste of butter when I ate it, but with all the sugar in the recipe, a little less butter couldn’t hurt. I will have to try with pretzels next time… once I’m done with my no carb diet that is.
Just made the dip for a book club meeting tonight. I’m a baker and usually bring a bake good, but thought I would give this a try. As always, I have to taste test 😉 before serving to anyone and this isn’t a bad dip for a quick put together. In my opinion it’s a little lack luster, but will serve the purpose for my event. I personally wouldn’t put it out for a dinner party, but I think it’s a perfect sweet dip to have during a football gathering or a casual gathering. I appreciate the recipe!
Thank you for the honest feedback Victoria!
I just made it, I doubled the recipe as I am feeding a large group. I followed it exactly as shown but it tastes terrible. Way too cream cheesey and tastes very tart. Any suggestions on balancing this out?
Sorry it didn’t have the taste you were looking for Tara! Dips with a cream cheese base are tricky – cream cheese gives great texture, but the cream cheese taste is always a bit “there.” You could try increasing the powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time until you get the desired sweetness, but the dip may become more dry and thick if you go beyond another 1/2 cup of powdered sugar.
This just might be the best dip ever!
This is a great recipe, I have made it many times and its always a hit. My son calls it “Cookie Crack”. We think it is better served with pretzels or pretzel chips to offset the sweet.
Tastes just like cream cheese to me. Nothing like cookie dough! I’m disappointed to say the least.
Hey Shannon! Sorry this didn’t turn out like you were hoping 🙁 Cream cheese makes an amazing consistency base for dips like this, but the taste itself is hard to overcome. I’ve been thinking about trying a new cookie dough dip recipe that doesn’t use cream cheese – I’ll be sure to ping you if I can ever come up with a decent one!
I honestly want to eat this so bad. Look so good.
Thanks Ellie! 😀
I have made this before and it is so good, but I was wondering how it does in the fridge for a day or two? Because I wont have time to make the dip tomorrow evening and was wondering if it would be fine if I made it today.
Hey Nicki! 😀 The dip would be totally fine in the fridge, but since it has cream cheese, you would need to let the dip sit out for 1-2 hours so it can become soft and dippable again.
Made the dip just now but the recipe says beat 2 minutes but now I didn’t do that but 30 second’s still too long.. so beat only for few seconds than add other ingredients
Oh my goodness!!! This dip is so good! My whole family loves it! My cousins birthday is tomorrow and I am planning to make it! It’s so quick and easy to make! Thank you Homemade Hooplah for coming up with this delicious recipe!!!?
Does it have to be unsalted butter? I currently have salted butter on hand. :/
This is very good. I did use less butter but it was a hit. I will definitely make this one again. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for writing in! I’m so glad you liked it 😀
How in the world can anything be TOO BUTTERY?
This looks great; I shall make it this week for 10 of my grandchildren. They are cookie-dough hounds! : )
Haha, I kinda feel the same way as you do about the butter, but to each their own 😀
I hope the grandkids enjoy it, Karen!
I am absolutely going to make this. I’ll try not to eat it all myself! Just one question: is it necessary to add the butter? What do you think of leaving it out? After all, I am watching my calories?
The butter is good for consistency and taste, but I’m not 100% sure it’s required. Essentially, this dip is like a big bowl of frosting – and there are frosting recipes that don’t include butter, but many use shortening instead (which still isn’t very diet conscious). I can’t say for sure how it’d turn out, but might be worth a shot? If nothing else, you could use less butter (1/4 cup).
Was good, but was more of a cheesecake dip than a cookie dough dip. Maybe instead of cream cheese it can be substituted for Dream/cool whip?
I think that could work, Kendra! Cream cheese is a great base for dips like this because the consistency is good, but it is very hard to cover up the taste.
Made this for a teen gathering. My kid and her friends ate it up! It was a hit. All the kids asked for the recipe. 🙂 I did follow the tip and used 1/3 cup butter instead of 1/2.
Thanks for writing in, Nadine! I’m so glad everyone liked it 😀
Wow great idea on another fun way to make cookie dough front and center.
I made this dip yesterday. It was yummy, but it in no way tasted like cookie dough. It was much closer to a chocolate chip cheeseball.
on an off note sugar does not make kids hypercative, thats caffiene.
I just made this and words can not describe how delicious it is!! SO yummy. I did cut back a bit on the butter but kept all the other measurements the same. It was light (not in the calorie sense), fluffy and I didn’t find the cream cheese over powering at all. Perfection! Making it again tomorrow for a potluck.
I have made this dip probably 4 times now, and it is so delicious every time! I’m eating some with pretzels as I write this. I only used 1/4 cup butter this time, and I always use mini semisweet chips. I’m not sure why some people have a problem with the cream cheese taste – it’s like chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake, people! It’s fabulous!
Thank you for this recipe.
I just made this for a picnic for my dish to pass and of course I had to taste test it, and honestly, i am not a fan. All I can taste it’s cream cheese and I even put in a fan auld 16oz of brown sugar and confectionery sugar. Won’t make this again…????
SO amazing – tastes like cheesecake. Also tried it with Reese’s pieces instead of chocolate chips & OMG, so good!
I just made this for a get together. It tasted very cream cheesy. Not a bad thing since I like cream cheese, but it wasn’t as “cookie doughy” as I’d imagined. I added more powdered sugar to cut the tartness and that helped.
SOOO GOOD!!!I made this for a party and it was gone in seconds!
I’ve made this several times and it’s delicious! The tart cream cheese flavor is delicious in this. I recently used this to frost sugar cookies and it was ridiculous (in a good way)! My husband even loves this dip and he is soooo picky.