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Pumpkin Pudding & Cookie Treats
INGREDIENTS
(makes 4, depending on glass size)
1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin purée
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
chocolate cookies, crumbled (any brand will do)
large marshmallows (for eyes)
chocolate frosting (for eyes)
METHOD
Combine vanilla pudding mix, spices, and salt in a large bowl. Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk, then beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whip heavy cream for 3-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Gently fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into pumpkin mixture. Spoon the mixture into the bottom of your glass/dish. Crumble a generous layer of chocolate cookies on top, varying the height from each side, then top with more pumpkin mousse. Add 2 marshmallows and a bit of chocolate frosting for eyes.
