Description
Turn your holidays into a celebration of flavor with this Christmas Cookie Lasagna — the ultimate no-bake layered dessert that looks festive and tastes even better. With chewy brownie base, velvety cream cheese filling, cookie crumble, and a whipped topping crowned with red and green M&M’s, this is a quick dessert idea that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or any festive gathering. It’s an easy recipe that brings joy to both kids and adults, making it one of the best food ideas for the Christmas season. If you’re after fun and easy dessert ideas, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
18 golden sandwich cookies, finely crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 oz whipped topping (for top layer)
1 cup Christmas red and green M&M’s
2 tablespoons red and white sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven according to brownie mix instructions, prepare batter, and bake in a 9×13 pan. Let cool completely.
2. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 8 oz whipped topping.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled brownie base. Chill for 15–30 minutes.
4. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and layer over cream mixture. Lightly press.
5. Spread remaining whipped topping over the cookie layer.
6. Decorate with M&M’s and sprinkles. Pipe extra whipped topping for presentation if desired.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Chill each layer before adding the next to prevent melting and blending.
Thaw whipped topping fully for a smooth spread.
Use an offset spatula for clean, even layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered, No-Bake (except base)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, no bake recipe, holiday treat, festive lasagna