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Christmas Cookie Lasagna Recipe

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Christmas Cookie Lasagna is a festive no-bake dessert featuring layers of gingerbread cookies and a luscious cream cheese and butterscotch pudding mixture. This sweet treat is garnished with crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips, perfect for holiday celebrations. It requires minimal preparation and is chilled to set, making it an easy yet impressive dessert to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Cookie Layer

  • 24 gingerbread cookies
  • Additional gingerbread cookies (for layering and garnish)

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pudding Layer

  • 1 cup butterscotch pudding mix (instant)
  • 2 cups milk

Garnishes

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dish: Begin by preparing a 9×13 inch dish for the layering of your cookie lasagna, ensuring it is clean and ready to assemble your dessert.
  2. Make cream cheese base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix well until fully incorporated. Fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Prepare pudding mixture: In another bowl, combine the instant butterscotch pudding mix with the milk. Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gently fold the thickened pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well blended, creating a rich, creamy filling.
  5. First cookie layer: Place a single layer of gingerbread cookies at the bottom of the prepared dish, covering the entire surface evenly to form the base of your lasagna.
  6. First filling layer: Spread half of the cream cheese and pudding mixture evenly over the first cookie layer.
  7. Second cookie layer: Add another full layer of gingerbread cookies on top of the cream cheese mixture, covering the surface completely.
  8. Second filling layer: Spread the remaining cream cheese and pudding mixture evenly over the second cookie layer.
  9. Top cookie layer: Add one last layer of gingerbread cookies, ensuring they cover the whole surface evenly.
  10. Add cinnamon: Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top cookie layer for added flavor and aroma.
  11. Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This allows the layers to set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  12. Garnish and serve: Before serving, garnish the top with crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips, adding a festive crunch and decoration to your cookie lasagna.

Notes

  • This dessert is best served chilled and benefits from overnight refrigeration for optimal texture and flavor melding.
  • Use fresh gingerbread cookies to prevent sogginess and maintain a pleasant crunch in the layers.
  • For a stronger butterscotch flavor, use high-quality pudding mix or homemade butterscotch pudding.
  • Adjust garnishes based on preference; chopped nuts or white chocolate chips are delightful alternatives.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.

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