Description
Looking for a no-bake, show-stopping Christmas dessert? This *Christmas Cookie Lasagna* is layered with a chocolate cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery cookie crumble, and festive toppings of whipped cream and red-green M&M’s. It’s a quick dessert perfect for holiday parties, easy dinner ideas, or even a fun winter weekend baking session with the kids. With rich textures and colorful flair, this easy recipe is a must-try addition to your collection of Christmas food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipped topping
1 1/2 cups holiday sugar cookies or shortbread cookies, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
Red sugar sprinkles or nonpareils (optional)
Instructions
1. Crush chocolate cookies and mix with melted butter to form a wet sand texture. Press into a 9×13-inch dish. Chill.
2. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
3. Mix crushed sugar cookies with brown sugar and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake layer and press gently.
4. Add a layer of whipped topping. Decorate with M&M’s and sprinkles.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother, lump-free texture.
Chill the dessert overnight for best results and clean slices.
Decorate just before serving to keep toppings vibrant and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg