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Three individual servings of Cookie Salad in small glass bowls, garnished with cookies and strawberries

Cookie Salad (with Strawberries!)

The best Cookie Salad you'll ever try—sweet, creamy, and crunchy with fudge-striped cookies, creamy pudding, and a secret twist: fresh strawberries!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O instant pudding (French vanilla)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 10-12 fudge-striped cookies, broken into small pieces (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding and buttermilk until smooth. It will be thick!
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
  • Add the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, and sliced strawberries. Stir gently to combine.
  • Just before serving, fold in the crushed fudge-striped cookies, reserving some for garnish.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving. (Add cookies right before serving for the best texture.)
  • Garnish with extra cookie crumbles and a few sliced strawberries.