Ingredients
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Cookie Layer Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed holiday cookies (like gingerbread or peppermint-flavored)
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Layer Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- 1 cup whipped topping
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- 1 cup whipped topping
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- 1/2 cup crushed holiday cookies for garnish
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- 1/4 cup chocolate or caramel sauce (optional)
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- Fresh mint leaves for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Prep
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- Begin by crushing your holiday cookies into fine crumbs. I usually use a food processor for convenience, but a zip-top bag and rolling pin work just as well.
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- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies with ½ cup melted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
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- For the cream cheese layer, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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- In a separate bowl, fold in 8 ounces of whipped topping gently until the mixture is fluffy and well incorporated.
Assemble
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- In a 9×13-inch dish, start by pressing half of the cookie mixture evenly into the bottom to form the base layer.
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- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cookie layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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- Repeat the layers, adding the remaining cookie mixture followed by the rest of the cream cheese mixture. Gently spread it to the edges for an even finish.
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- For an added touch, drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer before chilling.
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- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, ensuring a tight seal to keep the flavors intact.
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- Place the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but I prefer leaving it overnight for the layers to meld beautifully.
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- Before serving, garnish with crushed cookies and fresh mint leaves for an extra festive flair. Enjoy every delightful bite!