*Same amazing recipe, new photos on 3-28-2016!*
It’s hot
outside and we haven't had rain in over a week. My evenings have been spent watering the yard and watching our puppy, Henry, run
through the sprinkler. It’s hilarious. He sprints around the yard jumping at the steam
of water. I really need to record him
next time. It’s totally YouTube
worthy.
When it’s a million degrees outside the last thing I want to do is heat up the oven so I thought I would share a no-bake recipe. This would be perfect for upcoming 4th of July parties too! The kids and adults will love it. I served it at a recent tailgate party. You might have to explain what it is but as soon as you say monster cookie dogh dip with cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, NO eggs…they will stop listening and start eating.
Once you
have the base, you could even use other types of candy: reeces pieces, chopped
up candy bars, mini-M&M’s, mini-chocolate chips, etc. Be creative!
Give it a whirl!
Give it a whirl!
Monster
Cookie Dough Dip
8 oz cream cheese,
softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter,
softened
1/4 cup peanut
butter (or more, depending on preference)
1-2 cups powdered
sugar (or more, if you want a thick dip)
3 tablespoon brown
sugar
3 tablespoon all-purpose
flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup oats
(more or less, depending on preference)
1 bag plain
M&Ms*
1 cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 bag mini
peanut butter cups*
*Reserve a
few M&M’s and peanut butter cups for the top.
Use a mixer
to combine the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until smooth.
Add the
powdered sugar, starting with 1 cup (or 2 cups for a thicker dip), brown sugar,
flour, and vanilla. Do a little taste
test and add more peanut butter if you would like.
Use a
spatula to mix in the oats, M&Ms, chocolate chips, and
peanut butter cups. Do another little
taste test to determine if you need more oats. The more you add, the thicker the dip.
Serve with vanilla
wafers, graham crackers, or even pretzels.
Warning: It’s also extremely easy to eat the dip with a spoon.
I stored in
the refrigerator until serving but let set at room temperature before serving to make dipping a little easier. Serve
with a knife if you made the dip thick.