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Gotta tell you about these incredible Sugar Cookie Pudding Shots! They're basically your holiday cookie favorites transformed into creamy little treats. I make these whenever I host because they bring that classic cookie taste in a fun little package that gets everyone at the party talking!
Holiday Wonder In Cups
These little pudding treats are total hits at gatherings! They come together in no time and use simple affordable ingredients. That smooth, velvety texture with the familiar sugar cookie taste brings all those cozy holiday feelings flooding back.
What You'll Need To Grab
- Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix: Forms your creamy foundation for these treats. You can swap in white chocolate pudding if you want something even richer.
- Sugar Cookie Creamer: This is what gives everything that distinctive holiday cookie flavor we're after.
- Whole Milk: Brings extra richness and helps everything set up just right.
- Cool Whip: Makes everything light and airy while cutting through the sweetness.
- Whipped Cream (Optional): Adds a pretty finishing touch if you want to fancy things up.
- Christmas Sprinkles (Optional): Throws in some holiday cheer with bright festive colors.
- Plastic Shot Cups or Shot Glasses: Perfect for individual servings. Tiny spoons come in handy but aren't must-haves.
Creating Your Sweet Treats
- Set Up Your Cups
- Arrange your shot cups on a baking sheet so they're easier to fill and move around.
- Create Your Base
- In a big bowl, mix the cold milk with vanilla pudding powder until it's completely smooth.
- Boost The Flavor
- Stir in the sugar cookie creamer to get that signature holiday taste throughout.
- Add Some Fluff
- Carefully mix in the Cool Whip until everything looks fluffy and well-blended.
- Pour And Wait
- Fill each cup using a cookie scoop or piping bag to avoid messes. Let them firm up in the fridge for about an hour.
- Finish With Flair
- Top with a swirl of whipped cream and scatter some festive sprinkles before serving.
Insider Tricks
Don't skimp on your ingredients, the flavor really shows! We always eat ours with tiny spoons because it feels so fancy. They'll stay good in your fridge for about 4 days if you cover them with wrap or pop on their lids.
Switch Things Up
You can totally play around with these! Sometimes I switch to chocolate pudding or add a bit of Baileys for a grown-up version. Sprinkled cookie crumbs, bits of candy cane or even a dash of edible glitter look amazing on top.
Storage Smarts
These little treats will stay yummy in your fridge for 3-4 days. I like to set up a cold serving tray with cute mini spoons and colorful napkins when company comes. Making them the day before saves tons of hassle when you're busy hosting!
What Makes Them Special
These pudding cups are just happiness in dessert form! They come together so quickly, won't empty your wallet, and fit perfectly at any holiday get-together. Everyone always asks for seconds once they taste that dreamy sugar cookie flavor.
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Common Questions
- → Can I make these pudding cups days before?
- You can prep them 3-4 days early and keep them covered in your fridge. Just add the whipped topping and sprinkles right before you serve them for the best look.
- → What can I use if cookie creamer isn't available?
- Try using French vanilla creamer instead, or mix half-and-half with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to get that cookie taste.
- → Will these hold up in the freezer?
- Don't freeze these cups - they won't taste good after thawing because the pudding and cream will get grainy and start to separate.
- → What cup size works best?
- This recipe works well in 2-ounce shot glasses or small plastic cups. Bigger cups mean fewer servings, smaller cups give you more tiny bites.
- → Is there a lighter version I can make?
- You can try sugar-free pudding, skim milk, and light whipped topping to cut back on calories and sugar. It'll taste pretty close but might feel a bit different.