Here's the quickest way to turn any casual get-together into a party, especially during the holidays. Think what a big bowl of tasty dip has to offer. Not only are dips easy to whip up, they'll be the rock star of any Christmas potluck.

I've rounded up these two "best dip" recipes for you from Lil' Luna's So Easy & So Yummy: The Ultimate Resource for Feeding Your Friends and Family (Pub date: October 10, 2023) cookbook. Popular food blogger, author and lifestyle influencer, Kristyn Merkley promises to. "…revolutionize the way you cook, eat, and bond with your loved ones. In a world where time is precious and life is fast-paced, finding the perfect balance between preparing delicious meals and spending quality time with your friends and family can be a challenge. "Lil' Luna's So Easy & So Yummy" is here to change that. Bursting with simple yet delectable recipes, this book serves as your go-to guide for creating unforgettable meals without sacrificing the joy of shared moments around the table."

These two dip recipes couldn't be any easier or yummier than anything you might being thinking to bring to the holiday table. For serving, all you need is a big platter or charcuterie board, homemade chips, crisp veggie sticks, apple slices, strawberries, pineapple,kiwi or hunks of good, crusty bread. These dips are good down to the very last bite!

Apple Brickle Dip Recipe

This 5-Ingredient Apple Brickle Dip recipe takes minutes to make and is so delicious! Plus, it uses common ingredients. The addition of Heath Toffee Bits makes it even better!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

·1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened

·½ cup packed light brown sugar

·½ cup granulated sugar

·1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·1 (8-ounce) package Heath Toffee Bits

·Sliced apples: Gala, Fuji or Honeycrisp for serving

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, both sugars and vanilla with a hand mixer.

2.Fold in toffee bits and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3.Serve with sliced apples for dipping.

Notes

Make Ahead: You can make this dip 3–5 days ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

More Dipping Ideas: Though this dip was created for apples, you can certainly use other delicious dippers such as pineapple spears, berries, graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers, Oreos or gingersnaps.

Fruit Dip Recipe

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is one of the best fruit dip recipes you will ever try. It whips up in no time, and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

·1½ cups powdered sugar

·1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

·1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, (or 3 cups homemade whipped cream)

·1 (7-ounce) jar Marshmallow Fluff

·strawberries, pineapple, grapes or pound cake pieces, for serving

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla together with a hand mixer on low speed until well mixed.

2.Fold in whipped topping and Marshmallow Fluff.

3.Chill until ready to serve. Serve with fruit or pound cake for dipping.

Notes

Make Ahead: This dip can be made 5–7 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and mix thoroughly before serving.

Serving Tip: To serve cut fruit alongside this dip without it turning brown, squeeze a lemon over the fruit and gently toss. This will ensure the fruit lasts longer for serving.

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