Cookie dough dip? Okay!

     My latest addiction to Pinterest has introduced me to a great deal of craft ideas and recipes.  When my friend Christin invited me to a Pinterest Craft Night I could not pass it up!  Some of you are probably wondering what a Pinterest Party involves... Christin set up a personal work station for each person to work on a craft project, and also asked everyone to bring a food or dessert item that they saw on the Pinterest website.  It was really great because you can get some wonderful ideas about craft that you would like to make, and you get to try all sorts of recipes! 

    I personally chose to take the supplies for 3 different projects, and I actually completed two while I was there.  I will share these projects with you later... since they are Christmas gifts I cannot ruin the surprise for now!  BUT, I will share the recipe for a delicious Cookie Dough Dip that I made for the party!  This dip is not only easy to make, but it is so yummy!  It is the kind that you cannot help but get seconds, or thirds!  Waist line: beware!

Cookie Dough Dip
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup toffee bits 

Mix the cream cheese and butter together.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.  Serve with chocolate graham crackers. (Toffee chips optional of course... but it gives it an extra delicious kick!)

   It may seem like  a no-brainer... but my tip with this recipe is to let the cream cheese sit out for 30 minutes or more before making it.  I did not consider this, and my hand was so sore when I was finished because it was so difficult to stir.  I would also suggest sprinkling some chocolate chips on top too as a garnish (maybe a few in the middle).  When one lady arrived to the party, she asked me if it was bean dip because of the consistency.  But she quickly became interested when I told her what it was.  It was a hit!  Everyone seemed to really enjoy it.  One lady brought her daughter, and she had to get after her for eating too much of it.  Also, my friend Christin made sure I left the extras there when I left!   This will definitely be added to my recipe book, and will show up at many gatherings in the future.  Enjoy!