# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tbsp red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves for garnish
→ For Serving
11 - Assorted cookies such as shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers
12 - Pretzel sticks
# How to Make It:
01 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Incorporate powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and optional green food coloring; mix until fluffy and well combined.
03 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves into the mixture.
04 - Transfer mixture onto a parchment-lined serving plate and form into a wreath shape using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Adorn the wreath with extra chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red candies or pomegranate seeds to create a festive look.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the dip to firm and flavors to meld.
07 - Present with assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
