8ounces(227g)cream cheese, light or regular, softened to room temperature
¼cup(57g)butter, softened to room temperature
2cups(228g)powdered sugar, plus more for a stiffer consistency, if needed
5tablespoonsall-purpose flour
5tablespoonscocoa powder, regular or Dutch-process
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1teaspoonvanilla
2-4tablespoonsmilk
Chocolate chips for garnish, optional
Pretzels, strawberries, graham crackers, animal crackers, apples for dipping
Instructions
In a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whip together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar. Mix well.
Add the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
Add additional powdered sugar and/or milk, if needed, until desired consistency is reached. The dip should be soft enough to easily dip a pretzel in (without breaking the pretzel!) but not so soft that it spreads out instead of holding it's shape in a fluffy cloud of brownie batter goodness.