Creating your delicious Nutter Butter Trifle is a straightforward process when you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until well combined. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Combine Peanut Butter: In another bowl, mix together the peanut butter, 1 cup of whipped topping, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
3. Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the remaining whipped topping into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and creamy layer.
4. Crush Cookies: In a zip-top bag, crush the Nutter Butter cookies into chunks. Set aside some for topping later.
5. Layer the Trifle: In a large trifle dish or individual cups, start by adding a layer of crushed Nutter Butter cookies to the bottom. Next, spread a layer of the pudding mixture, followed by a layer of the peanut butter whipped topping. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of whipped topping.
6. Top with Crushed Cookies: Sprinkle any remaining crushed Nutter Butter cookies over the top and add any other desired toppings.
7. Chill: Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to blend beautifully.
8. Serve: After chilling, serve the Nutter Butter Trifle in individual dishes or scoops from the trifle dish, ensuring all layers are visible.