Description
Cookie Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines the creaminess of pudding with the sweetness of fruits and cookies, creating a perfect potluck treat or easy summer dessert.
Ingredients
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Pudding Mixture:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
Add-Ins:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 package (10–12 ounces) fudge-striped shortbread cookies (chopped)
- 2 bananas (sliced, optional)
- extra cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Pudding: In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with buttermilk until thickened.
- Add Pineapple: Stir in crushed pineapple with juice.
- Combine: Fold in whipped topping until fully mixed. Add mini marshmallows and gently stir.
- Final Touch: Just before serving, fold in chopped cookies and sliced bananas if desired. Garnish with extra cookie pieces.
- Serve Chilled: Enjoy this delightful dessert chilled.
Notes
- For best texture, add cookies just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- You can swap bananas for mandarin oranges or skip the fruit altogether if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
