Delicious Christmas Cookie Lush for a Festive Sweet Treat
Discover the delightful Christmas Cookie Lush, a festive dessert that combines creamy layers and a sweet cookie crust.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Cookie Crust
- 1 package sugar cookie mix a pre-made mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
For the Pudding Layer
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk whole or almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings
- 1 cup additional whipped topping
- to taste festive sprinkles
- to taste crushed peppermint candies optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar cookie mix, melted unsalted butter, and egg to form a dough.
- Press the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese layer over the cooled cookie crust.
- Whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until thick, then add vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- Spread additional whipped topping over the pudding layer.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles and optional crushed peppermint.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve at your holiday gathering!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize toppings for a unique twist. Chill properly for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg
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