Peppermint Cheesecake Dip

1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup crushed peppermint or andes peppermint baking chips 4 oz cool whip (1/2 a tub) 1/4 cup crushed peppermint- saved for topping for extra flavor can add one of the following but not required: 1 tsp vanilla extract (for extra sweet) or 1 tsp mint extract (extra mint flavor) Mix first 4 ingredients until smooth and top with remaining 1/4 cup peppermint. Variations: -Exclude cool whip and shape mix into a ball and roll in crushed mints and white chocolate chips Serve with Chocolate graham crackers and/or chocolate covered pretzels