Festive Christmas Cookie Lasagna
When the holiday lights are twinkling and the house is full of family, there is one dessert that guaranteed to make everyone’s eyes light up: Homemade Christmas Cookie Lasagna. This festive treat isn't just a dessert; it's a celebration in a dish.
Ingredients
- 1 package 14.3 oz Golden Oreo cookies, crushed
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 container 16 oz whipped topping, divided
- 2 packages 3.4 oz each instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- ½ cup Christmas M&Ms red and green
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
- Mini gingerbread or sugar cookies for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1.5 cups of the whipped topping.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled cookie crust.
- In another bowl, whisk together the two pudding mixes and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Carefully spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Before serving, decorate the top with M&Ms, sprinkles, and mini cookies.