Monster Smash

MONSTER SMASH MONSTER SMASH

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INGREDIENTS

(makes 4, depending on glass size) • 1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • ½ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for garnish • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin purée • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1 cup whole milk • 1 ½ cups heavy cream • chocolate cookies, crumbled (any brand will do) • large marshmallows (for eyes) • chocolate frosting (for eyes)

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Combine vanilla pudding mix, spices, and salt in a large bowl. Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk, then beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whip heavy cream for 3-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Gently fold two-thirds of the whipped cream into pumpkin mixture. Spoon the mixture into the bottom of your glass/dish. Crumble a generous layer of chocolate cookies on top, varying the height from each side, then top with more pumpkin mousse. Add 2 marshmallows and a bit of chocolate frosting for eyes.