oreo dessert

oreo dessert

This is a throwback recipe from my Midwestern childhood. Yes, this dessert is make with Oreos but you would never guess (by tasting) that it also contains dates. I would occasionally request this dessert in lieu of birthday cake.

Preparation10 minutes
Cook time50 minutes
Difficultyeasy
Serves5 people

Preparation

  • 1.

    Preparation

    Add dates, water, and salt in a pan and cook for about 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Continue to mash this mixture together as you are heating. Add marshmallows to this mixture until melted. Remove from heat. Add crushed Oreos to the bottom of a pan. Add date mixture on top of crushed cookies and then add the Cook Whip on top of date mixture. Sprinkle with nuts and crushed cookies.

  • 2.

    Cooking

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    Serving

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Ingredients

  • 12-15 Oreo cookies, crushe
  • 1 8oz. package of dates
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 16 large marshmallows
  • ½ tsp. vanilla
  • ½ cup of crushed nuts
  • 1 tub of Cool Whip