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Peanut Butter Cookie Layer Dessert

A delightful chilled dessert layered with cookies, peanut butter pudding, whipped topping, and rich chocolate frosting. Super easy to make — and even better the next day!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the layers
  • 1 box 14.4 oz whole wheat chocolate chip cookies (or any sturdy cookie you like)
  • 2 boxes 3.25 oz each instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3.5 cups cold milk
  • 1 tub 8 oz whipped topping (e.g. Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 can 16 oz chocolate frosting

Method
 

Make the Peanut Butter Pudding Layer
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and creamy peanut butter.
  2. Whisk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).
  3. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
Assemble the Layers
  1. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place a single layer of cookies on the bottom.
  2. Spread half of the peanut butter pudding mixture over the cookies.
  3. Add another layer of cookies, then top with the remaining pudding mixture.
  4. Finish with a final layer of cookies on top.
Add the Chocolate Frosting
  1. Microwave the can of chocolate frosting for 15–20 seconds to soften (do not overheat).
  2. Stir and pour the frosting over the top layer of cookies.
  3. Use a spatula to spread it evenly over the surface.
Chill
  1. Cover with plastic wrap or foil.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best!) to allow cookies to soften and flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Slice into squares and serve cold. Garnish with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted peanut butter for extra flair. Optional add-ons include swapping out the cookies for graham crackers or chocolate wafer cookies, adding a layer of sliced bananas or strawberries, or using sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a slightly lighter version.

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