This wonderful Cookies 'n' Creme Mousse Cookies recipe pairs creamy mousse filling with tasty cookies. The differing textures of smooth mousse and crunchy cookie make for an undeniably intriguing dessert. This recipe features HERSHEY'S Cocoa and HERSHEY'S KISSES COOKIES 'N' CREME Candies. And as if the layers of deliciousness aren’t quite enough, we suggest you top them off with a dollop of whipped cream! Making these Cookies 'n' Creme Mousse Cookies for a birthday party? Add some sprinkles too! For another recipe featuring airy and scrumptious mousse, try this Cookies 'n' Creme Mousse Cake.
Prepare Cookies 'N' Creme Mousse. Set aside.
Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Stir together sugar, flour and cocoa in small bowl. Add egg whites and melted butter; beat until smooth. Drop heaping measuring teaspoon of mixture onto prepared cookie sheet; with back of spoon, spread thinly into 3-inch circles.
Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; move parchment paper with baked cookies to wire rack. Cool completely.
Assemble individual desserts by placing one cookie on serving plate. Spread top with 1 tablespoon mousse. Continue layering cookies and mousse three more times ending with cookie. Refrigerate until serving time. Top with Sweetened Whipped Cream.
Cookies 'N' Creme Mousse
1. Stir together sugar and gelatin in small saucepan; stir in milk. Let stand 2 minutes to soften gelatin. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just begins to boil.
2. Remove from heat. Immediately add candies; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla; cool to room temperature.
3. Beat whipping cream in small bowl until stiff. Gradually add cookies 'n creme mixture, folding gently just until blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use. About 3 cups filling.
Sweetened Whipped Cream: Beat 1/2 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in medium bowl until stiff. Refrigerate until ready to serve. About 1 cup whipped cream.
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