# What You'll Need:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 1–2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves (plus extra for garnish)
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tbsp red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and mint leaves for garnish
→ For Serving
11 - Assorted cookies (e.g., shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers)
12 - Pretzel sticks
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add powdered sugar, peppermint and vanilla extracts, and green food coloring if using; mix until fluffy and fully combined.
03 - Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves gently into the mixture.
04 - Transfer mixture onto parchment-lined serving plate and shape into a wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Garnish wreath with extra chocolate chips, mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to mimic holly berries.
06 - Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
07 - Present with an assortment of cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping.
