Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

My sorority decided on a "dip night" for the first night of recruitment. Since everyone else was bringing savory dips, I decided to bring a dessert dip to add some variety. It didn't last long with the group of girls!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Source: Slow Roasted Italian (LINK)
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Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
pinch salt

Instructions:
1. Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture starts to bubble. Set aside to cool, and whisk in vanilla.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar for 60 seconds. With mixer on low speed, add in salt, brown sugar and butter mixture. Mix until combined.
3. All 1 cup chocolate hips, continue to mix until combined.
4. Garnish with remaining chocolate chips. Serve with animal crackers and sliced fruit.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip