Here’s a decadent and easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight recipe—a layered dessert that combines chewy cookies, creamy filling, and rich chocolate for the ultimate sweet treat! Perfect for potlucks, parties, or just indulging at home.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight
Prep Time: 20 mins | Chill Time: 4+ hours | Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Cookie Layer:
- 1 (16.5 oz) tube refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (or homemade equivalent)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
Pudding Layer:
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
Toppings:
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (for top layer)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate syrup (optional)
Instructions:
- Bake the cookie crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press cookie dough into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish (sprinkle nuts on top if using).
- Bake for 12-15 mins until golden. Let cool completely.
- Make the cream cheese layer:
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold in 1 tub of whipped topping. Spread over cooled cookie crust.
- Prepare the pudding layer:
- Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 mins until thick.
- Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill 15 mins to set.
- Top & chill:
- Spread remaining whipped topping over pudding.
- Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving.
Tips & Variations:
- Homemade Cookie Dough: Use your favorite recipe instead of store-bought.
- Flavor Twists: Try vanilla pudding + caramel drizzle, or add crushed Oreos between layers.
- Lighter Version: Use sugar-free pudding, reduced-fat cream cheese, and light whipped topping.
This dessert is creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly rich—always a crowd-pleaser! 😍🍫
Would you like a mini (individual-serving) version or a gluten-free adaptation? Let me know!
