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Cookie Salad Recipe

Cookie Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and nostalgic dessert, Cookie Salad combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding with the tropical flavors of pineapple and mandarin oranges, topped with a crunchy cookie crumble. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress with a unique and tasty dish.


Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained well

For the Topping:

  • 10 fudge stripe cookies, crushed

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and the buttermilk. It will be thick. (You can use a whisk or a hand-held mixer.) – This forms the creamy base of the salad.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping. – Incorporate the fluffy texture into the mixture.
  3. Add in the pineapple and mandarin oranges and stir well. – Combine the fruits with the creamy mixture.
  4. Chill until ready to serve. – Allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
  5. Crush cookies and mix in just before serving. Reserve a few for garnish. – Add the delightful crunch of cookies to the salad just before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 176 kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg