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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dessert

A decadent dessert featuring layers of creamy peanut butter and chocolate, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dessert Base
  • 1 box 14.4 ounce box Whole Wheat Chocolate Cookies
Pudding Mixture
  • 2 boxes 3.25 oz each Vanilla Instant Pudding
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3.5 cups milk
  • 1 container 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed Folded into the pudding mixture
Frosting
  • 1 can 16 oz Chocolate Frosting Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if stiff

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, milk, and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in the Cool Whip to create a fluffy filling.
  3. Spread a thin layer of this mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Lay the chocolate cookies over the pudding in a single layer to create a base.
  5. Spread half of the remaining pudding mixture over the cookies, then repeat with another layer of cookies and the rest of the pudding.
  6. End with a generous dollop of pudding on top.
Finishing Touch
  1. Pour or spread the frosting evenly over the top layer of the pudding mixture.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Slice into squares and serve chilled, garnished with crushed cookies or a drizzle of melted peanut butter.

Notes

For extra crunch, add chopped nuts between layers. Substitute whole wheat cookies with any favorite chocolate cookies.