# Components:
→ Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional)
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
→ Decoration
09 - 2 tablespoons red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds
10 - Additional mini chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves for garnish
→ For Serving
11 - Assorted cookies such as shortbread, vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers
12 - Pretzel sticks
# Directions:
01 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring if desired. Mix until the mixture is fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped fresh mint leaves gently to maintain the airy texture.
04 - Transfer the mixture onto a serving plate lined with parchment paper and shape it into a ring resembling a wreath using a spatula or clean hands.
05 - Adorn the wreath with extra mini chocolate chips, fresh mint leaves, and red mini chocolate candies or pomegranate seeds to create the appearance of holly berries.
06 - Refrigerate the wreath for at least one hour to firm up the texture and enhance the flavors before serving.
07 - Present with a selection of assorted cookies and pretzel sticks for dipping and sharing.
