This recipe brings back memories of weekend treats at Grandma’s—where love, chocolate, and peanut butter always found a way to melt together. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with crunchy goodness. No oven needed, just a little love and layering! Try it for your next family gathering or just to spoil yourself a little. It tastes even better the next day!
1 family-size package Nutter Butter cookies
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5.9 oz) box chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
½ cup peanut butter
Line the bottom of a 9×13” casserole dish with a layer of Nutter Butter cookies.
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in 1½ cups whipped topping.
Drop spoonfuls over the cookies and spread evenly.
In another bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk for 5 minutes until thick. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
Top with the rest of the whipped topping.
Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle on top.
Microwave peanut butter for 30 seconds, cool slightly, drizzle over the top.
Chill until peanut butter sets. For best texture, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let it Chill Overnight: The longer it sits, the softer the cookies get—turning into a cake-like texture that melts in your mouth!
Use a Cold Bowl for Pudding: For quicker thickening, use a chilled bowl when whisking your pudding.
Soften Cream Cheese Fully: Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature so it blends smooth with no lumps.
Try Variations: Swap Nutter Butters for Oreos or graham crackers for a twist. Even banana slices between layers can add a fruity surprise!
Make it Lighter: Use sugar-free pudding, low-fat whipped topping, and reduced-fat cream cheese to cut down on calories.
Peanut Butter Drizzle Trick: If your peanut butter is too thick to drizzle, add a teaspoon of milk before microwaving to loosen it up.
Perfect for Freezing: Want to make ahead? Freeze it and thaw in the fridge overnight. It stays delicious!