# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup molasses
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
→ Dippables
12 - Gingerbread cookies, assorted shapes
13 - Graham crackers
14 - Mini pretzels
15 - Marshmallows
16 - Apple slices
17 - Vanilla wafers
→ Garnish
18 - Festive sprinkles (optional)
19 - Mini chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add light brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
05 - Place the dip into a serving bowl. Optionally, decorate with festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
06 - Arrange gingerbread cookies, graham crackers, mini pretzels, marshmallows, apple slices, and vanilla wafers around the dip. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
