Hot Cocoa Dip Snowman (Printable)

Creamy cocoa dip shaped like a snowman, ideal for festive parties and sharing with tasty dippers.

# What You Need:

→ Cream Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

08 - 2 to 3 large marshmallows
09 - Mini chocolate chips or black gel icing
10 - Orange candy or sprinkle
11 - Pretzel sticks
12 - Red licorice string or fruit leather

→ For Serving

13 - Graham crackers
14 - Pretzels
15 - Fresh strawberries
16 - Mini cookies
17 - Apple slices

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture; blend thoroughly until fluffy.
03 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into the creamy base.
04 - On a serving platter, create two balls of the dip—one larger for the body and one smaller for the head—or alternatively, use marshmallows for the body and spread the dip as snow around them.
05 - Apply mini chocolate chips or gel icing for the eyes, mouth, and buttons; place an orange candy for the nose; insert pretzel sticks as arms; and adorn with licorice string or fruit leather as a scarf.
06 - Place an assortment of dippers such as graham crackers, pretzels, fresh strawberries, mini cookies, and apple slices around the snowman. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and festive dessert dip
  • Fun and interactive for winter parties
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the dip
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated covered for up to 3 days
03 -
  • Use chilled cream cheese for easier mixing and better texture
  • Decorate just before serving to keep pretzels crunchy
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