Nostalgic Milk and Cookie Layered Trifle

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups heavy cream chilled
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 package chocolate chip cookies crumbled
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup toasted pecans chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2 Add the vanilla extract to the mixture, then gradually mix in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. 3 Spread the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
4. 4 In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form to create the whipped cream layer.
5. 5 In a trifle dish, begin layering with crumbled cookies as the base, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
6. 6 Add a layer of mini marshmallows and a sprinkle of chopped toasted pecans.
7. 7 Repeat the layers, ending with a generous topping of whipped cream and a final sprinkle of cookie crumbs and pecans.
8. 8 Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.