One of my favorite budget-friendly pantry finds is a box of Sobisk chocolate sandwich cookies from Dollar Tree. Sobisk sandwich cremes are made in India, and they taste remarkably close to name-brand Oreos. The price is hard to beat!
A while back, I picked up Dollar Tree’s off-brand Peanut Butter Oreos on a whim. To use up the extra cookies, I decided to swap them into my favorite classic no-bake Oreo Dirt Pudding, combining the peanut-butter-creme crushed cookies with chocolate/vanilla pudding and whipped topping.
The result was a sweet twist! While that specific Dollar Tree Oreo isn’t always in stock, you can easily replicate this recipe using name-brand Peanut Butter Oreos, or even regular chocolate sandwich cookies, and mix a dollop of creamy peanut butter straight into the pudding layer.
Step 1: Crush the Sandwich Cookies
For this recipe, you’ll need 36 sandwich creme cookies total. (Here, I used 16 peanut butter cookies and 20 standard sandwich cookies.)
Place all the cookies into a sealable plastic bag, pressing out as much air as possible before closing. Then, start crushing! Use your hands, a rolling pin, or a mallet to crumble them into a mix of fine crumbs and small, chunky pieces.
Once crushed, transfer about a quarter of the cookie crumbs into a small bowl and set it aside—this will serve as your topping later. Keep the rest of the cookies in the bag
Step 2: Mix the Pudding Base
In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cold milk, and two boxes of pudding (one chocolate and one vanilla). A hand mixer works wonders to bring the pudding to its ideal, smooth consistency, but a sturdy spoon or whisk works great, too.
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If you really want peanut butter in this dessert but can’t find peanut butter flavored sandwich cookies, you can mix in 1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter while preparing the pudding.
Note: Because this no-bake Oreo dirt pudding is already plenty sweet, the powdered sugar is completely optional!
Step 3: Assemble the Dirt Pudding Layers
To assemble the layers of this delicious dessert, grab a deep container or a classic 9×13 baking dish.
The Cookie Crust: Pour the bag of crushed sandwich cookies evenly across the bottom of the dish.
The Pudding Layer: Pour the pudding mixture over the cookies, smoothing it out evenly. Pro Tip: Use the back of a spoon to gently press or “stab” the pudding down into the cookie layer so the crumbs absorb that moisture as it chills.
The Whipped Topping: Smooth an entire container of thawed whipped topping over the pudding. Do not stir!
The Garnish: Sprinkle the reserved bowl of cookie crumbs evenly over the top.
Step 4: Chill and Serve!
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6-8 hours). As it sits, the cookies soften into a cake-like layer, leaving you with a rich, effortless, no-bake dessert!
Easy Variations & Recipe Ideas
As you probably already know, sandwich cookies come in all sorts of fun flavors. If you can’t find peanut butter sandwich cookies for this recipe, remember: you have other options! They can be Sobisk sandwich cremes, Oreo cookies, and even Lance sandwich cookies. You can also experiment with different pudding flavors to compliment them.
What’s your favorite dirt pudding combination—lemon, strawberry, mint chocolate, or classic peanut butter? Let me know in the comments below!
Peanut Butter Oreo Dirt Pudding (No-Bake)
Equipment
- 1 9×13 dish (A deep plastic storage container with the same size works too)
- 1 large bowl
- 1 gallon-sized ziplock bag
- 1 hand mixer (or large spoon)
Ingredients
- 36 chocolate sandwich cookies (I used a mix of peanut butter flavored Oreos and standard Oreos)
- 1 tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the cookies into a sealable plastic bag, pressing out as much air as possible before closing. Use your hands, a rolling pin, or a mallet to crumble them into a mix of fine crumbs and small, chunky pieces. Once crushed, transfer about a quarter of the cookie crumbs into a small bowl and set it aside as a topping for later. Leave the rest of the crumbs in the bag.
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, cold milk, and two boxes of pudding using a hand mixer or a large spoon.
- Pour the bag of crushed sandwich cookies evenly across the bottom of the dish, then add the pudding mixture over the cookies, smoothing it out evenly.
- Smooth an entire container of thawed whipped topping over the pudding. Do not stir. Sprinkle the reserved bowl of cookie crumbs evenly over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6-8 hours) before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have peanut butter flavored sandwich cookies, you can add 1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter to the pudding mixture.
- In this recipe, I used Sobisk sandwich cookies both in regular chocolate and peanut butter flavor. Sobisk cookies are a cheaper alternative to Oreos and can be found at the Dollar Tree.
Want another Peanut Butter recipe? Then you have to check out my recipe for 5-Ingredient Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge!
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