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Groot Galaxy Cups

We pay homage to Guardians Of The Galaxy 2's scene-stealer with this awesome treat.

By Candace Braun DavisonPublished: May 4, 2017
VerifiedApproved by the Delish Test Kitchen
preview for These Groot Galaxy Cups Are So Addictive You'll Want To Sneak Them Into The Theater
Yields:
24
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
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It's double the dessert: A peanut butter cookie with a double-chocolate pudding cup. What a Groot-iful thing.

Go here to get the printable pattern.

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Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup 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

For the Pudding cups

  • 2 packages instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1 package Oreos

Directions

    1. Step 1Make the cookies: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Set aside.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Step 4Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
    5. Step 5Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Use black gel frosting to draw on eyes.
    6. Step 6Let cool completely, then use green gel frosting to highlight around baby Groot’s hairline.
    7. Step 7Make the pudding cups: Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Spoon into small plastic tumblers.
    8. 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.
    9. Step 9Place a Groot cookie about 1/3 of the way into each pudding cup. Serve.
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