Gingerbread House Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, spiced gingerbread dip paired with assorted sweet and crunchy dippables for holiday sharing.

# Components:

→ Dip

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup molasses
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

→ Dippables

12 - Gingerbread cookies, assorted shapes
13 - Graham crackers
14 - Mini pretzels
15 - Marshmallows
16 - Apple slices
17 - Vanilla wafers

→ Garnish (Optional)

18 - Festive sprinkles
19 - Mini chocolate chips

# Method Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
02 - Add brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract to the bowl, then beat until fully combined.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly incorporated.
04 - Gradually add sifted powdered sugar while beating until the dip achieves a light and fluffy texture.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Arrange gingerbread cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, marshmallows, apple slices, and vanilla wafers around the bowl on a platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and sweet gingerbread-inspired dip
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings with various dippables
02 -
  • For a lighter dip, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt
  • Add a pinch of orange zest for a citrusy twist
03 -
  • Use softened butter and cream cheese for easiest mixing
  • Arrange dippables creatively to make the board visually appealing
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