St. Patrick’s Day Dunkaroo Dip has become my instant go-to for every party or holiday, so it comes as no surprise that I decided to whip up a green batch for St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick's Day Dunkaroo Dip is a festive green color and served with Nilla Wafers, perfect for any St. Patrick's Day party for kids or adults. #stpatricksday #dunkaroodip www.savoryexperiments.com


 

St. Patrick’s Day Dunkaroo Dip is a festive green color and served with Nilla Wafers, perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day party for kids or adults!

Do you remember Dunkaroo Dip? I think it hit the peak of popularity in the 90’s, but honestly I was never allowed to have it.

I had one of those healthy moms. No Twinkies. No HoHos. No Ding Dongs. Once a year on our birthday we were able to select one special treat for school lunch. I also wouldn’t eat the school lunch, but that was of my own volition, not my mother’s doing.

Single Nilla Wafer with St. Patrick\'s Day Dunkaroo Dip

As an adult, I have discovered that some of these treats and delicious and some might have just been perceived as delicious due to my fantasizing about having them. Dunkaroo Dip falls into the “this is DELICIOUS” category.

Unfortunately, they don’t make Dunkaroo Dip anymore! I have no idea why, this stuff is tasty.

But I guess I don’t need to be eating little packets of creamy deliciousness all the time and neither do my kids.

Dipping a Nilla Wafer in Dunkaroo Dip

Now we just make Dunkaroo Dip on special occassions. The recipe is simple and it is easy to customize to any occasions or holiday. You can also check out my Halloween Dunkaroo Dip and tri-colored Christmas Dunkaroo Dip. Or just classic chocolate.

How to make Dunkaroo Dip?

Just 3 ingredients and food coloring is all it takes to make your childhood come alive. One of those ingredients is nonfat Greek yogurt… so I rationalize these aren’t as bad for you as the old school favorite.

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White cake mix, vanilla Greek yogurt and whipped cream is all it takes! You’ll be amazed at how easily it comes together and what a hit it is at your next party.

I like to serve my cake batter dip with different types of cookies. They used to come with Teddy Grahams, but I like this version with Nilla Wafers for Animal Crackers. Mini crispy chocolate chip cookies or even pretzels work well.

You can use anything you want.

Close up of Dunkaroo Dip

More St. Patrick’s Day inspired desserts:

Rainbow Cupcakes are super easy and cute. The perfect cupcake for St. Patrick's Day, children's birthday parties or any random day of the week! #rainbowcupcakes #stapatricksdaydesserts www.savoryexperiments.com

Rainbow Cupcakes

5 from 5 votes
Rainbow Cupcakes are super easy and cute. The perfect cupcake for St. Patrick’s Day, children’s birthday parties or any random day of the week!
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Frozen Limeade Sherbet Floats- a refreshing summer drink perfect for parties and BBQs! Cool limeade blended with ice and topped with a heaping scoop of rainbow sherbet! Perfect for kids, but an adult option available. www.savoryexperiments.com

Frozen Limeade Sherbet Floats

5 from 3 votes
A refreshing summer drink perfect for parties and BBQs! Cool limeade blended with ice and topped with a heaping scoop of rainbow sherbet!
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Tools for making this Dunkaroo Dip recipe:

Mixing Bowls– make sure to check out my article on Using the Right Mixing Bowl, you’d be surprised how many people aren’t!

Airtight Plastic Containers– Great for store any leftovers. Make sure you have a large enough set.

Rubber Spatulas– another kitchen essential you should have in a variety of sizes.

St. Patrick’s Day Baking Decorations– the Shamrock Sprinkles, gold coin candy and shamrock toothpick were all part of this festive package. Perfect for decorating cookies, Dunkaroo Dip and cupcakes!

St. Patrick\'s Day Dunkaroo Dip and Dunkaroo Dip on a Nilla Wafer for Pinterest

Questions you might have about how to make Dunkaroo Dip:

Do I have to use white cake mix? You can use other flavors, but if you plan to add food coloring be mindful of the color of the cake mix and the colors you are adding. White cake mix is the perfect base to make any hue you desire.

Chocolate, of course, will be delicious, but won’t be green.

Can you freeze Dunkaroo Dip? I haven’t tried it and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, but it is also so speedy to make, why would you need to make it ahead?

How long does Dunkaroo Dip last? If kept refrigerated and in an airtight container, probably about a week, but it is best on the first day. Keep covered while chilling.

Green Dunkaroo Dip in a Bowl

St. Patrick’s Day Dunkaroo Dip

4.77 from 21 votes
St. Patrick’s Day Dunkaroo Dip is a festive green color and served with Nilla Wafers, perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day party for kids or adults!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Instructions

  • n a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, whipped topping and vanilla Greek yogurt. Mix until combined.
  • Add green food coloring until it reaches your desired hue of orange.
  • Top with festive St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles.
  • Serve with Nilla wafers.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it!

Nutrition

Calories: 191 kcal, Carbohydrates: 36 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 268 mg, Potassium: 58 mg, Sugar: 21 g, Vitamin A: 15 IU, Calcium: 92 mg, Iron: 0.7 mg
Author: Jessica Formicola
Calories: 191
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dunkaroo dip
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Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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Questions and Reviews

  1. Move over corned beef! i think I found my new St Patty’s day tradition. This looks easy to make and super yummy. My kids will love it!

  2. 5 stars
    Omggg I forgot all about Dunkaroo dip! Haha you never realize how things gently fade away and you don’t notice until someone mentions it. Sounds delicious with Nilla Wafers!

  3. 5 stars
    Where has this been all my life? I’ve never heard of this dip — though even if I had, I suspect my “healthy Mom” wouldn’t have made it for us anyway. This looks like a true indulgence.

  4. 5 stars
    Oooh I’ve never tried this Dunkaroo Dip before now but the kids loved it and I can’t wait to make a ‘pot of gold’ version with little surprises inside for St Patricks Day!! Thanks for sharing 🙂