Brownie Batter Dip

Name: Brownie Batter Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 20 servings (2 tablespoons each).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup M&M's minis, optional; Animal crackers, pretzels and/or sliced apples

I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie batter one pretty much fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup M&M's minis, optional
Animal crackers, pretzels and/or sliced apples

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. If desired, sprinkle with M&M's minis. Serve with dippers of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without M&M's minis): 117 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Brownie Batter Dip in Simple & Delicious February/March 2015

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Bianca

Jul 12, 2018

its only 5 minutes
Angel182009

Nov 17, 2017

This was delicious. My family really likes it topped with M and M's.
kbabe819

Jul 5, 2017

Crowd loved it. Definitely needs to meld several hours for best flavor.
tammycookblogsbooks

Jan 5, 2017

This is a great dip that truly tastes like brownie batter. I discovered that it set up better after being in the refrigerator overnight. We had it with pretzels and enjoyed the flavor combination. For anyone wondering about flour safety visit http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm508450.htm
thedb

Sep 12, 2016

I sifted - or whisked to blend - the cocoa powder, powdered sugar a dash of salt, and about 2 tablespoons of flour together, easier to combine without streaks of light and dark, and no problem with graininess. I always substitute plain yogurt for part of the cream cheese in dips, makes it blend better and it's healthier. Use PLAIN, not sweetened vanilla flavored yogurt.
sstetzel

Feb 17, 2016

You're correct, we removed the flour from the readers version for food safety reasons.VLMay you can use Greek yogurt or silken tofu in place of the cream cheese with acceptable results.Susan StetzelOnline Community ManagerTaste of Home Magazine
VLMay

Feb 16, 2016

Is there something that can be substitute for the cream cheese?
ADH91

Feb 2, 2015

This really does taste like brownie batter with a tangy hint of cream cheese flavor. Mine didn't have the same fluffy appearance as the picture, though. Interestingly, when I looked at the author's site MelsKitchenCafe.org, the recipe there included 5 Tbsp flour. Is this a case of the cook "forgetting" an ingredient so that yours doesn't taste as good as hers? HA!