CANDY CANE LUSH

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Our favorite layered dessert heads to the North Pole with this peppermint-loaded lush. Starting with a Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie crust and finished with a peppermint sprinkle atop billowy whipped topping, this dessert is a must-make for the holiday season.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for Drop Cookies
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
9 peppermint candy canes (6-inch each), unwrapped, coarsely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) Jell-O™ white chocolate-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
3 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • In food processor, process half of the cookies to coarse crumbs. Remove to large bowl. Process remaining cookies to coarse crumbs; add to bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup melted butter until well blended. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, press cookie crumb mixture firmly in bottom. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping down side of bowl frequently. Beat in 2 cups whipped topping. Stir in 1/2 cup of the crushed candies. Spread over cookie crust.
  • In medium bowl, beat dry pudding mixes and milk with whisk about 2 minutes or until thick. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Drop remaining whipped topping by spoonfuls over pudding layer; spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crushed candies on top. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

Rozina RozinaArshad
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


shafquat ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Abdul Wahab
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Salman Khokher
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mariyah Miles
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This recipe was so easy to follow, and the end result was delicious! I made it for a holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!