Pumpkin Pie Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cloves, optional
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store bought or homemade, optional, but highly recommended
• Graham crackers, chocolate crackers or gingersnap cookies for servings

Directions

Put the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl, and with an electric hand mixer set to low speed, work them together just until they come together. Turn the mixer up to medium and beat for 1 minute, until the mixture looks smooth and fluffy. Add the pumpkin, sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, then keep mixing until everything is evenly blended and fluffy, about 1 – 2 minutes. Spoon the caramel sauce over the top if you’re using it, swirl it through for a marbled look if you like, and serve with crackers. Keep any dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.