Description

Cookie Salad is a delightful and versatile dessert that combines creamy vanilla pudding, fruity sweetness, and the crunch of cookies. It’s perfect for potlucks, family meals, and parties, offering a fun, indulgent treat that can be served as a salad or a layered parfait.

Ingredients

2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups buttermilk

12 ounces frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

½ (11.5 ounce) package fudge stripe cookies

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Instructions

Gather all the ingredients for the salad.
In a large bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix and buttermilk. Stir well until the mixture thickens.
Fold in the thawed whipped topping until everything is smooth and well-mixed.
Add the drained pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into the bowl, mixing gently to incorporate.
Cover the bowl and chill the mixture until you’re ready to serve.
Just before serving, crush the fudge stripe cookies and fold them into the salad.
If preferred, you can also serve the salad as a pie by pouring the mixture into a graham cracker or cookie crust. Let it chill before serving.

Notes

Experiment with other cookies like Nilla wafers, Oreos, or Twix for different flavors.
For added texture and flavor, try fresh fruits like bananas or strawberries, or swap canned mandarin oranges with fresh ones.
For a vegan version, replace the whipped topping with a dairy-free alternative, use almond milk instead of buttermilk, and opt for vegan cookies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing, Chilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg