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M&Ms Cool Whip and Pudding Frosting

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Frosts one 9x13-inch cake or 12 cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert, Frosting
  • Method: No-Bake, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This quick and easy M&Ms Cool Whip and Pudding Frosting is a no-bake dessert topping that's light, creamy, and bursting with colorful crunch. Made with vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip, and M&Ms, it’s the perfect frosting for cakes, cupcakes, or brownies—and a fun way to sweeten any celebration. Great for parties, holidays, or simple treats, this frosting recipe is a family favorite and ready in just 5 minutes!


Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk in a medium bowl until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in M&Ms until evenly distributed.
  5. Use immediately to frost desserts or chill for a firmer consistency before using.

Notes

  • Use chocolate or butterscotch pudding for a flavor variation.
  • Mini or peanut M&Ms can be substituted.
  • Stir before reuse if stored.
  • Avoid freezing as texture may change.