Ingredients
Scale
Red Cookie Layer:
- 1 package (17.5 ounces) sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup Andes Peppermint Crunch (or crushed peppermints)
- Red food coloring (to your desired shade)
White Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 box (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Green Pudding Layer:
- 2 boxes (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Green food coloring
Topping:
- 2 cups cool whip
- ¼ cup Andes Peppermint Crunch (or crushed peppermints)
- ¼ cup mint chips
Instructions
Red Cookie Layer
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9″x13″ baking dish with parchment paper and spray it lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, butter, flour, and egg. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the Andes Peppermint Crunch (or crushed peppermints) and mix.
- Gradually add red food coloring, a little at a time, until you achieve a bright, festive red color.
- Press the dough into the prepared baking dish. For a thicker crust, use all the dough. If you prefer a thinner layer, use half the dough and reserve the rest for making cookies.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. For a thinner crust, check the cookie layer at around 15 minutes.
- Let the cookie layer cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
White Cream Cheese Layer
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the heavy whipping cream and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. This ensures a light and fluffy texture.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled red cookie layer.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator or freezer for about 30 minutes to allow this layer to set properly.
Green Pudding Layer
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the instant pudding mix and cold milk together until the mixture thickens.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and gently fold them into the pudding mixture.
- Slowly add green food coloring until you reach your desired shade of holiday green.
- Spread the green pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Return the dish to the refrigerator or freezer for another 10 minutes to let the pudding layer set.
Topping
- Once the pudding layer is firm, spread the cool whip evenly over the top of the green layer.
- Finish by sprinkling Andes Peppermint Crunch and mint chips evenly over the cool whip layer for a festive touch.
- Keep the dessert in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. You can also store it in the freezer for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Not cooling the cookie layer completely: Ensure the red cookie layer is fully cooled before adding the cream cheese layer, or it may melt and not set properly.
- Skipping the setting time between layers: Refrigerating or freezing the dish between layers helps each layer firm up, preventing the dessert from becoming too messy.
- Over-mixing the pudding: Mix the pudding until just thickened. Over-beating can cause it to become too dense.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert