Ready to bring this festive dessert to life? Let’s dive into the steps:

1. Begin by whipping the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to whip until the mixture is thick and fluffy.
2. In a separate bowl, fold the softened mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture until fully combined. This step always reminds me of my mom’s ability to transform simple ingredients into something magical.
3. Dip each cookie briefly in milk and place a layer at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. The milk soak softens the cookies, creating a cake-like texture that’s simply irresistible.
4. Spread a third of the mascarpone mixture over the cookie layer, then sprinkle with a few mini chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles for that festive touch.
5. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a mascarpone layer on top.
6. Garnish with additional holiday sprinkles and mini chocolate chips, if desired. Because let’s be honest, there’s no such thing as too much chocolate or too many sprinkles in my book.
7. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to let the flavors meld together beautifully.