Copycat Auntie Anne's Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Description
This Copycat Auntie Anne's Cream Cheese Dip is the sweet, fluffy pretzel dip from the mall, made at home in 5 minutes with just cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. No cooking required, and it is perfect for cinnamon sugar pretzels, pretzel bites, apple slices, and graham crackers.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the 4 ounces cream cheese and 2 tablespoons butter with a hand mixer on medium for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the 1 cup powdered sugar, then beat on medium for 1 more minute.
- Beat in the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time if you want a thinner dip.
- Serve immediately with warm pretzels, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Equipment
- Hand mixer (or stand mixer with the paddle attachment)
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoon
- Rubber Spatula
- Small serving bowl
- Airtight container, for storing leftovers
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days; let it soften 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 21mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 279IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.03mg