Step 1: Cream the butter and cream cheese

Start by adding the room-temperature butter and cream cheese into a large mixing bowl. Using your hand mixer, beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should only take about a minute or two. Make sure there are no lumps—smoothness is key here!

Step 2: Add the sweet stuff

Next, add in the brown sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat everything together until it’s well-combined and smooth. You’ll notice the mixture becoming slightly thicker and a bit grainy from the brown sugar, which gives it that classic cookie dough texture.

Step 3: Fold in the chocolate chips

Set aside a couple of tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top later. Then, gently stir the rest of the chocolate chips into the dip with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; you just want the chips evenly distributed.

Step 4: Serve and garnish

Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle the reserved mini chocolate chips on top for a little extra visual appeal. This step is optional, but it makes the dip look that much more tempting!

Step 5: Serve with your favorite dippers

This dip goes great with so many things! I’ll usually serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or even sliced apples for a bit of freshness. It’s also fantastic with chocolate chip cookies for a double-cookie experience.