Description
This ultra-creamy brownie batter dip is a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes just like nostalgic brownie batter—no baking required! Perfect for parties, game nights, or late-night snacks, it pairs beautifully with pretzels, fruit, and marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 1 box (18–20 oz) brownie mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pretzels (sticks, twists, or rods) for dipping
- Strawberries, washed and hulled, for dipping
- Marshmallows (regular or mini) for dipping
- Graham crackers, broken into sticks, for dipping
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese and butter from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or microwave on low in 10-second bursts to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and butter. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the dry brownie mix and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Sift the mix first if it has big lumps.
- Gradually add milk while beating, until the mixture is creamy and dippable. Add more milk if too thick.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat for 1 minute until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Gently fold in mini chocolate chips with a spatula, if using.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle extra mini chips or sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Arrange pretzels, fruit, marshmallows, and graham crackers around the bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 hours for a firmer texture. If chilled overnight, let warm up for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese, butter, and milk. For gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free brownie mix and pretzels. Adjust sweetness to taste, and chill for a firmer texture. If dip is grainy, mix more or add a splash of milk; if too runny, add more powdered sugar or brownie mix. Microwave the dry brownie mix for 30 seconds if concerned about raw flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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