Ingredients
4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, cold
1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
1 bottle black gel food coloring
1 bottle green gel food coloring
2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
4 c. cold milk
1 package Oreos
Preparation
Step 1Make the cookies: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Set aside.Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat peanut butter, butter and sugars until fully combined, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla, then gradually add in flour mixture.Step 3Roll out dough so it’s 1/4-inch thick. Use a paring knife to cut out Groot shapes, tracing around the cutout from the printable stencil above (or freehand it). Use the tine of a fork or a toothpick to etch lines along the cookie to emulate Groot’s vine-like body.Step 4Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Step 5Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Use black gel frosting to draw on eyes. Step 6Let cool completely, then use green gel frosting to highlight around baby Groot’s hairline. Step 7Make the pudding cups: Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Spoon into small plastic tumblers. Step 8Place Oreos in a gallon-sized resealable bag and crush with a spoon until finely crumbled and resembling dirt. Sprinkle Oreo crumbs on top of each pudding cup. Step 9Place a Groot cookie about 1/3 of the way into each pudding cup. Serve.
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