Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake has it all! A soft-baked chocolate chip cookie crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, rich chocolate and vanilla pudding filling, and a creamy Cool Whip topping finished off with chocolate chips. This easy layered dessert is perfect for potlucks, holidays, BBQs, or anytime that sweet tooth hits!
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake is the perfect layered dessert for any sweet tooth! Made with a soft-baked chocolate chip cookie crust, creamy pudding layers, fluffy whipped topping, and chocolate chips, every bite is rich, cool, and chocolatey.
Using store-bought cookie dough and instant pudding keeps this dessert simple to make, making it perfect for potlucks, holidays, summer BBQs, and easy make-ahead desserts. If you love easy desserts made with pudding and Cool Whip, my Oreo Dirt Cake is another must-try favorite!
Quick Look: Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Bake Time: 15 mins
- Chill Time: 8 hours
- Servings: 12
- Easy layered pudding dessert with a baked cookie crust
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and holidays
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- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Store-bought cookie dough keeps this dessert quick and easy, but homemade works too. If you want to make the cookie crust from scratch, my Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies are always a great option.
- Cream Cheese: Make sure it's softened so the layer mixes smooth and creamy.
- Cool Whip: Adds the light, fluffy topping everyone loves in layered pudding desserts.
- Instant Pudding Mixes: Using both chocolate and vanilla pudding gives this dessert extra rich flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle on top just before serving for the best texture and extra chocolate flavor.
Add-In Ideas
This layered pudding dessert is easy to customize with your favorite toppings and mix-ins! Here are a few delicious ideas to try:
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Mini M&M's
- Toffee Bits
- Chopped Pecans
- Coconut Flakes
- Crushed Oreos
- Crushed Chips Ahoy cookies add extra chocolate chip cookie flavor and crunch.
- Fresh Raspberries
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Syrup drizzle before serving
Love creamy layered desserts? My No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Dessert is another easy chocolate dessert everyone loves.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake
Step 1. Let the cookie dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Gently press into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
Step 2. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the cookie crust to cool completely before adding the remaining layers.
Step 3. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 1 ½ cups Cool Whip, then spread evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Step 4. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chocolate pudding mix, and vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes, or until thickened. Spread the pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 5. Spread the remaining Cool Whip in an even layer over the pudding layer.
Step 6. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the layers to fully set. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top just before serving and keep the dessert refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Tips for Success
- Let the cookie crust cool completely before adding the cream cheese and pudding layers.
- Use 2% or whole milk so the pudding sets up thick and creamy.
- Chill the dessert in the fridge overnight for the best texture and flavor.
- Spread each layer evenly to keep the dessert neat and easy to slice.
- Add chocolate chips or crunchy toppings just before serving so they stay crisp.
Storage
This layered chocolate chip pudding dessert needs to stay chilled:
- Refrigerator: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- For Best Results: Add extra toppings like chocolate chips or crushed cookies just before serving so they stay crisp.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake Recipe FAQs
Yes! In fact, this layered dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight since the pudding layers have time to fully set.
Yes. Let the baked cookie crust cool completely before adding the cream cheese, pudding, and Cool Whip layers so everything sets properly.
Yes! Wrap the dessert tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz chocolate chip cookie dough store bought or homemade
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz cool whip thawed
- 3 cups cold milk
- 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3.9 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups chocolate chips optional for topping
Instructions
- Allow the cookie dough to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to soften slightly. Press dough evenly into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow the cookie crust to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Fold in 1 ½ cups Cool Whip.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chocolate pudding mix, and vanilla pudding mix for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Spread the pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Spread the remaining Cool Whip evenly over the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Let the cookie crust cool completely before adding the layers so everything sets properly.
- Use 2% or whole milk for a thick and creamy pudding layer.
- This layered dessert tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Add toppings like chocolate chips or crushed cookies just before serving for the best texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Want a homemade cookie crust? My Joanna Gaines Chocolate Chip Cookies work great as a homemade option!
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Lisa says
Having a gathering at work, I made it and just by putting it together I can tell it’s to die for. I even toasted some almonds & sprinkled on top!
Kristin says
Oooooo yum!!! I love the addition of toasted almonds!!! This is the perfect cake to make for a work gathering! Hope everyone enjoys it! It’ll be the hit of the party, hehe!!!
mariana says
I’m having a huge family get together this weekend, I will be making this for sure…..Thanks
Kristin says
Oh perfect!!! Let us know how it turns out!! 🙂
Debbie says
In our family we called this “better that sex cake”, or when we put it in the freezer and eat it cold its like ice cream cake.
Kristin says
Ooooo, I love the idea of freezing this, especially in those warm summer months!! 🙂
Delores Meyers says
I know what I’ll be making today:):) thank you yummmmmy:)
Kristin says
Yum!!! Let us know how it turns out! Hope you love it as much as we do, 🙂
Kathy says
we are having a get together this Saturday night and I wanted to make something different…going to try this and will be back to leave an update on everyone’s opinion!
Kristin says
Oh great!!! Can’t wait to hear what you all think of it! Hopefully you all love it as much as my family did, 🙂