February is in full swing, and pink and red are the colors of the season ~ this fun and festive dip does not disappoint! This sweet and creamy dip gets its awesome red hue from red velvet cake mix {much easier than pouring in copious amounts of red food coloring!}, and it pairs well with cookies or fruit for dipping! Thanks to Something Swanky for the recipes.
For cookies, use easy Pillsbury Pre-Cut holiday cookies {they come with heart and Valentine prints, or Disney and Disney Princess designs}, your favorite cookie recipe, or the Funfetti Sugar Cookie recipe below!
Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups red velvet cake mix
2-3 cups powdered sugar
3-4 Tbsp milk
Directions
In a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Mix in the red velvet cake mix, one cup at a time. Add 1-2 Tbsp of milk, as needed, keeping consistency of batter smooth.
Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time, alternating with tablespoons of milk. Continue alternating powdered sugar and milk until the dip reaches the consistency and sweetness that you prefer.
Serve with cookies, graham crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Funfetti Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, cold
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Pink and red sprinkles
Directions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients {except for sprinkles} in a stand mixer, and mix on medium speed for 5 minutes. Dough will look crumbly at first, but will come together when mixed long enough. Fold in sprinkles with a rubber spatula, or by hand as you roll the dough out.
Roll the dough onto a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out desired shapes {hearts would be nice!}. Place shapes onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 11-12 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheet for a few minutes, then remove to a cooling rack.
Enjoy, lovebugs!
xoxo
Bean
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