Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups brownie mix
  • 2 tbsp Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Heat-treat the brownie mix: Place the 1.5 cups of dry brownie mix in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure food safety.
  2. Sift the warmed brownie mix through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate bowl to remove any clumps formed during the heating process.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 4 tbsp of softened butter using a hand mixer until the mixture is ivory-colored and completely smooth.
  4. Gradually add the 0.5 cup of sifted powdered sugar and 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, whipping until the base is light and voluminous.
  5. Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly incorporate the heat-treated brownie mix, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 0.25 tsp sea salt.
  6. Gradually stream in the 0.25 cup of whole milk while mixing until the desired dipping consistency is reached. Fold in the 0.5 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.