Cookies for Santa: A No-Bake Holiday Dessert
December 9, 2024
Need a quick and fun dessert to whip up this holiday season? Cookies for Santa No-Bake Dessert has you covered! This is the kind of recipe you can throw together with stuff you already have in the pantry, and it’s so easy even the kids can handle it. Layers of cookies, pudding, and whipped cream make it creamy, chocolatey, and totally festive. Plus, no baking means no stress—just dunk, layer, chill, and dig in. Whether it’s for a party, a family movie night, or, of course, Santa himself, this dessert is a holiday win!
Cookies for Santa: A No-Bake Holiday Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 package Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy cookies
- Milk (for dipping cookies)
- 1 package chocolate pudding (any variety), prepared as directed
- 1 tub whipped cream
- 1 package Holiday Oreos
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Sprinkles or holiday candies (for topping)
Instructions
- Remove 16 Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy cookies from the package (plus a few extras to fill any gaps). Dip each cookie in milk, shake off the excess, and arrange them in a 4×4 layer in a 9” square dish. Fill in gaps with broken cookie pieces if needed.
- Spread half of the prepared pudding evenly over the cookies, followed by half of the whipped cream.
- Dip 16 Holiday Oreos in milk, just as you did with the first layer of cookies. Arrange them in a 4×4 layer on top of the whipped cream. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top for extra texture (optional).
- Add the remaining pudding and finish with the rest of the whipped cream. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. It allows the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften for the perfect texture.
- Just before serving, top with additional mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or holiday candies for a festive finish.
If you’re looking for a holiday treat that’s super easy, crazy delicious, and fun for the whole family, this no-bake Cookies for Santa dessert is IT! Imagine layers of soft, chocolatey cookies, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped topping coming together in one festive dish—no oven required. It’s perfect for when you’re juggling all the holiday chaos but still want something sweet to serve (or to snack on while wrapping presents). Bonus: It’s a total kid-friendly project, so let them join the fun!
Here’s how it works: You dunk Hot Cocoa Chips Ahoy cookies and Holiday Oreos in milk (cookies and milk for Santa!) and layer them with chocolate pudding and whipped cream. The best part? You can totally customize this recipe with your favorite cookies, pudding flavors, or toppings. Add mini chocolate chips, festive sprinkles, or holiday candies to make it as extra as you like. This is the dessert is truly fun, festive, and guaranteed to bring the cheer.
And of course, no baking means no stress! Just layer it all in a dish, pop it in the fridge, and let the magic happen. As it chills, the cookies soften into a cake-like texture, and all the flavors meld together. It’s the ultimate make-ahead dessert that tastes even better the next day—if you can wait that long!
So grab your ingredients, turn on your favorite holiday playlist, and get layering. Whether you’re serving this at a party, sneaking a midnight snack, or leaving a dish out for Santa himself, one thing’s for sure: this dessert is the gift that keeps on giving. Now go, get your holiday dessert game on—Santa’s counting on you!
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