40 Fun Ways to Use Sugar Cookie Dough

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  5 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  24

We love these eye-catching, deep-dish cheesecake bars! Flavored with fresh orange, swirled cranberry sauce and a Pillsbury™ sugar cookie crust, these festive bars are perfect for anything from a holiday party grazing table to a special wintertime treat with family.

We love these eye-catching, deep-dish cheesecake bars! Flavored with fresh orange, swirled cranberry sauce and a Pill...

• Prep:  5 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  16

A handful of sprinkles is sure to bring a smile to any face. We’ve baked starry candy sprinkles right into our sugar cookie dough in this cute-as-can-be dessert bar, topped with a drizzle of melted vanilla baking chips and of course, more sprinkles.

A handful of sprinkles is sure to bring a smile to any face. We’ve baked starry candy sprinkles right into our sugar cookie dough in this cute-as-can-be dessert bar, topped with a drizzle of melted vanilla baking chips and of course, more sprinkles.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 35 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  36

Brighten up your day with these amazingly easy lemon bars. By starting with handy Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough and creating a buttery lemon mixture that’ll bake into the dough, all that’s left to do is sprinkle with powdered sugar and dig in.

Brighten up your day with these amazingly easy lemon bars. By starting with handy Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough and creating a buttery lemon mixture that’ll bake into the dough, all that’s left to do is sprinkle with powdered sugar and dig in.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 50 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  16

Believe it or not, there are only five ingredients in this show-stopping dessert. We took two of spring’s best gifts—lemonade and strawberries—and combined them both to create this quick-prep treat. By using a jar of lemon curd, fluffy whipped topping, fresh strawberries and a pinch of lemon zest, you can transform ordinary sugar cookie dough into a delicious springtime dessert.

Believe it or not, there are only five ingredients in this show-stopping dessert. We took two of spring’s best gifts—lemonade and strawberries—and combined them both to create this quick-prep treat. By using a jar of lemon curd, fluffy whipped topping, fresh strawberries and a pinch of lemon zest, you can transform ordinary sugar cookie dough into a delicious springtime dessert.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 35 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  16

If you like carrot cake (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love these layered Carrot Cake Cookie Bars. By cleverly using both Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough and a boxed carrot cake mix, you’re only 20 minutes of prep time away from this cream cheese-stuffed, melt-in-your-mouth delicious dessert.

If you like carrot cake (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love these layered Carrot Cake Cookie Bars. By cleverly using both Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough and a boxed carrot cake mix, you’re only 20 minutes of prep time away from this cream cheese-stuffed, melt-in-your-mouth delicious dessert.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  2 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  16

If salted caramel is involved, you know this has got to be one of the most genius ways to use sugar cookie dough. Caramel topping meets a hint of satisfying saltiness in this decadent dessert, and with crunchy chopped pecans throughout, each bite is the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

If salted caramel is involved, you know this has got to be one of the most genius ways to use sugar cookie dough. Caramel topping meets a hint of satisfying saltiness in this decadent dessert, and with crunchy chopped pecans throughout, each bite is the perfect balance of flavor and texture.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  18

Not only is this dessert a beauty to behold, but it’s also deceivingly easy to make. You only need to have five ingredients on hand: cream cheese, sugar, eggs, jam and, of course, sugar cookie dough. Create the appealing design on top by dragging a knife through a layer of jam.

Not only is this dessert a beauty to behold, but it’s also deceivingly easy to make. You only need to have five ingredients on hand: cream cheese, sugar, eggs, jam and, of course, sugar cookie dough. Create the appealing design on top by dragging a knife through a layer of jam.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  9 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  20

We took everything we love about Key Lime Pie and made it easier than ever. For this recipe, you’ll be baking the sugar cookies first, then using crushed cookies as the crust. After that all that’s left to do is mix together whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and yogurt, spread the mixture, sprinkle on some lime zest and refrigerate until set. The saying “easy as pie” has never been truer!

We took everything we love about Key Lime Pie and made it easier than ever. For this recipe, you’ll be baking the sugar cookies first, then using crushed cookies as the crust. After that all that’s left to do is mix together whipped topping, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice and yogurt, spread the mixture, sprinkle on some lime zest and refrigerate until set. The saying “easy as pie” has never been truer!

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  1 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  16

Just because it’s not December, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the warming flavor of snickerdoodles. Cinnamon, sugar, vanilla frosting and sugar cookie dough are all you’ll need to turn your favorite holiday treat into a slice-and-enjoy Snickerdoodle Bar.

Just because it’s not December, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the warming flavor of snickerdoodles. Cinnamon, sugar, vanilla frosting and sugar cookie dough are all you’ll need to turn your favorite holiday treat into a slice-and-enjoy Snickerdoodle Bar.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  36

Meet the next stars of your cookie platter: Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies! These 4-ingredient treats are rolled in sugar, baked and dolloped with dulce de leche for the perfect touch of decadence. The additional sugar adds a satisfyingly sweet crunch to these dulce de leche thumbprints, making them a surefire winner when dessert time rolls around.

Meet the next stars of your cookie platter: Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies! These 4-ingredient treats are rolled i...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  18

We can help you get the whole family excited for fall with these delicious and easy-to-make pumpkin spice sugar cookies. In just 15 minutes, transform a package of Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookie dough into delicious, pumpkin spice sugar cookies that are ready for the oven. Put the finishing touch on your cookies by topping them with decadent homemade cream cheese frosting. Serve these iced pumpkin sugar cookies as is, or if you’re feeling extra festive, (you know you are) add sprinkles or chopped nuts on top for a custom-touch to your spiced cookies.

We can help you get the whole family excited for fall with these delicious and easy-to-make pumpkin spice sugar cooki...

• Prep:  5 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

If you have any turtle candies in your pantry, this is by far the most delicious way to use them up! All you have to do is bake sugar cookies in the traditional fashion, but the moment they come out of the oven, gently press a turtle candy into the center of each cookie, then sprinkle with salt. The still-hot cookies will melt the turtle candies perfectly, and the touch of coarse sea salt will make all the flavors of this easy treat shine.

If you have any turtle candies in your pantry, this is by far the most delicious way to use them up! All you have to do is bake sugar cookies in the traditional fashion, but the moment they come out of the oven, gently press a turtle candy into the center of each cookie, then sprinkle with salt. The still-hot cookies will melt the turtle candies perfectly, and the touch of coarse sea salt will make all the flavors of this easy treat shine.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  36

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making macaroons, we’d highly suggest starting with these tasty, easy Cherry Sugar Cookie Macaroons. It’s as easy as mixing sugar cookie dough with macadamia nuts, shredded coconut flakes and vanilla before baking and topping with a dollop of cheery tart cherry preserves.

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making macaroons, we’d highly suggest starting with these tasty, easy Cherry Sugar Cookie Macaroons. It’s as easy as mixing sugar cookie dough with macadamia nuts, shredded coconut flakes and vanilla before baking and topping with a dollop of cheery tart cherry preserves.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  24

Even though this recipe only requires four ingredients, you’ll feel like a master confectioner as you melt caramel candies down to drizzle over baked sugar cookie dough. With a dash of sea salt, each cookie is like a bite of heaven.

Even though this recipe only requires four ingredients, you’ll feel like a master confectioner as you melt caramel candies down to drizzle over baked sugar cookie dough. With a dash of sea salt, each cookie is like a bite of heaven.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  36

These zesty cookies are irresistible, thanks to a zippy lemon and cream cheese frosting. Plus, we’ve baked even more cream cheese into the cookie dough, so each bite ends up being a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

These zesty cookies are irresistible, thanks to a zippy lemon and cream cheese frosting. Plus, we’ve baked even more cream cheese into the cookie dough, so each bite ends up being a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  30

Little hands will love decorating these cookie sticks any time of year. Assemble bowls of sprinkles and candy sugars, then using melted candy coating, let each kid dip to their heart’s creative content.

Little hands will love decorating these cookie sticks any time of year. Assemble bowls of sprinkles and candy sugars, then using melted candy coating, let each kid dip to their heart’s creative content.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  2 hr 0 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  24

Peach season is short, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out! By using frozen peaches, Pillsbury™ cookie dough, brown sugar and Pillsbury™ pie crusts, this union of pie and cookie tastes like summer sunshine in each and every bite.

Peach season is short, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out! By using frozen peaches, Pillsbury™ cookie dough, brown sugar and Pillsbury™ pie crusts, this union of pie and cookie tastes like summer sunshine in each and every bite.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  4 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  20

Not to toot our own horn, but we think that turning sugar cookie dough into pie crust is one of the cleverest substitutions we’ve ever come up with. Case in point: This Lemon Icebox Pie with a baked sugar cookie crust. Filled with a creamy lemon filling and topped in whipped topping and fresh strawberries, each cooling bite just further proves our delicious point!

Not to toot our own horn, but we think that turning sugar cookie dough into pie crust is one of the cleverest substitutions we’ve ever come up with. Case in point: This Lemon Icebox Pie with a baked sugar cookie crust. Filled with a creamy lemon filling and topped in whipped topping and fresh strawberries, each cooling bite just further proves our delicious point!

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  10 hr 45 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

Sugar cookie dough isn’t just for cookies—this ice cream cake proves that! A baked, sprinkle-filled sugar cookie crust is filled with DIY vanilla ice cream and decorated in even more colorful sprinkles. Just try to stop yourself at one slice!

Sugar cookie dough isn’t just for cookies—this ice cream cake proves that! A baked, sprinkle-filled sugar cookie crust is filled with DIY vanilla ice cream and decorated in even more colorful sprinkles. Just try to stop yourself at one slice!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

If you’re looking for a cheery way to celebrate the passing of another year, look no further than these happy and colorful Birthday Cheesecake Cookie Cups. And even if it isn’t anyone’s birthday, sprinkles make any occasion brighter, right?

If you’re looking for a cheery way to celebrate the passing of another year, look no further than these happy and colorful Birthday Cheesecake Cookie Cups. And even if it isn’t anyone’s birthday, sprinkles make any occasion brighter, right?

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  24

Are the cupcakes or are they cookies? Or maybe they’re cookie cups? Whatever you call them, we call them adorable. With a prep time of 15 short minutes, each cup has a sweet maraschino cherry baked into it and is drizzled in a nutty almond icing.

Are the cupcakes or are they cookies? Or maybe they’re cookie cups? Whatever you call them, we call them adorable. With a prep time of 15 short minutes, each cup has a sweet maraschino cherry baked into it and is drizzled in a nutty almond icing.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  48

We’ve packed these cookie cups with all of your favorite fall flavors. With a nutty, creamy almond butter filling, these toffee-sprinkled cookie cups are a great way to use a package of sugar cookie dough.

We’ve packed these cookie cups with all of your favorite fall flavors. With a nutty, creamy almond butter filling, these toffee-sprinkled cookie cups are a great way to use a package of sugar cookie dough.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  48

What happens when you bake cake batter in a cookie dough cup? You get a delicious two-in-one treat that everyone will love! And when you top each bite in cream cheese frosting, you get a dainty dessert that can’t be beat.

What happens when you bake cake batter in a cookie dough cup? You get a delicious two-in-one treat that everyone will love! And when you top each bite in cream cheese frosting, you get a dainty dessert that can’t be beat.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

Looking for more ways to incorporate your favorite mini coconut candy bar into your diet? These Choco-Coconut-Almond Cookie Cups are the answer you’ve been looking for. Bake sugar cookie dough in a mini muffin tin to create cookie cups, then drop a coconut candy bar in the center of each right after they come out of the oven. Sprinkle chopped almonds over each cookie cup to add crunchy texture on top.

Looking for more ways to incorporate your favorite mini coconut candy bar into your diet? These Choco-Coconut-Almond Cookie Cups are the answer you’ve been looking for. Bake sugar cookie dough in a mini muffin tin to create cookie cups, then drop a coconut candy bar in the center of each right after they come out of the oven. Sprinkle chopped almonds over each cookie cup to add crunchy texture on top.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

You can likely make these cookie cups with things you have in your pantry and fridge. All you need is Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, pecans, whipped topping and maple syrup—it’s as simple (and delicious) as that!

You can likely make these cookie cups with things you have in your pantry and fridge. All you need is Pillsbury sugar cookie dough, pecans, whipped topping and maple syrup—it’s as simple (and delicious) as that!

• Prep:  5 min
• Total:  1 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  4

Surprise your kiddos with a shareable cookie dough pancake for breakfast! Not sure how to make pancakes out of cookie dough? No worries, we've got you covered. Our sugar cookie pancake recipe is easy to make and is sure to wow everyone at your breakfast table. Whip up this delicious Sugar Cookie Skillet Pancake in a flash, and enjoy every bite!

Surprise your kiddos with a shareable cookie dough pancake for breakfast! Not sure how to make pancakes out of cookie...

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  1 hr 55 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  6

We bet you’d never guess the secret ingredient in this lemon-blueberry pound cake! This genius twist on the classic dessert only takes 15 minutes to prep, and it’s all thanks to sugar cookie dough (yes, sugar cookie dough!). With just a few additional ingredients—sour cream, egg, lemon zest and fresh blueberries, to be precise—this one-bowl cake is ready for the oven. And don’t forget the sweet-tart lemon glaze—it takes this delicious treat to the next level.

We bet you’d never guess the secret ingredient in this lemon-blueberry pound cake! This genius twist on the classic d...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

Put that can of pumpkin to good use by turning it into a delicious, frosting-drizzled breakfast. These muffins are packed with cinnamon flavor, so the smell alone will be sure to get everyone out of bed and gathered around the breakfast table.

Put that can of pumpkin to good use by turning it into a delicious, frosting-drizzled breakfast. These muffins are packed with cinnamon flavor, so the smell alone will be sure to get everyone out of bed and gathered around the breakfast table.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  8

Sugar cookie dough + eggs = one delicious chocolate-swirled coffee cake.

Sugar cookie dough + eggs = one delicious chocolate-swirled coffee cake.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

Who says you can’t make muffins out of sugar cookie dough? Not us! Blend dough with applesauce and cinnamon to create a pourable batter, then once they’re hot out of the oven, sprinkle in cinnamon sugar. They’re a delicious way to say, “Good morning!”

Who says you can’t make muffins out of sugar cookie dough? Not us! Blend dough with applesauce and cinnamon to create a pourable batter, then once they’re hot out of the oven, sprinkle in cinnamon sugar. They’re a delicious way to say, “Good morning!”

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

Savory meets sweet in these unusual Sausage-Pancake muffins. If you’ve ever accidentally gotten maple syrup on your sausage breakfast patty, then you’ll know that this combination is a sure winner.

Savory meets sweet in these unusual Sausage-Pancake muffins. If you’ve ever accidentally gotten maple syrup on your sausage breakfast patty, then you’ll know that this combination is a sure winner.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  6 hr 25 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  8

Get your freeze on with this easy-as-ever Strawberry Icebox Cake. Bake up sugar cookies, then layer them between a strawberry-whipped topping mixture before hitting the freezer until it’s cold enough to slice and enjoy.

Get your freeze on with this easy-as-ever Strawberry Icebox Cake. Bake up sugar cookies, then layer them between a strawberry-whipped topping mixture before hitting the freezer until it’s cold enough to slice and enjoy.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  3 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  18

If you’re a fan of the minty Grasshopper cocktail, you’ll love these mini Grasshopper-inspired cheesecake bites. With a buttery sugar cookie crust, the filling gets its classic flavor from green crème de menthe liqueur. Want to make this dessert friendly for the whole family? Swap the crème de menthe with peppermint extract instead.

If you’re a fan of the minty Grasshopper cocktail, you’ll love these mini Grasshopper-inspired cheesecake bites. With a buttery sugar cookie crust, the filling gets its classic flavor from green crème de menthe liqueur. Want to make this dessert friendly for the whole family? Swap the crème de menthe with peppermint extract instead.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  2 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  48

Three decadent layers come together to form one perfect cheesecake bar. With a sugar cookie base, a creamy cherry filling and an airy chocolate frosting, you’ll have to keep an eye on these bars, because they’re going to go fast!

Three decadent layers come together to form one perfect cheesecake bar. With a sugar cookie base, a creamy cherry filling and an airy chocolate frosting, you’ll have to keep an eye on these bars, because they’re going to go fast!

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  12

Cookie dough takes on the classic cupcake, and guess what? The results are zippy, fun and tasty. By adding eggs to refrigerated cookie dough, you get a lighter, fluffier version of a sugar cookie, a.k.a. the perfect texture for a muffin. Dress up your cupcakes with a lemony frosting to compliment the lemon baked inside the cupcake batter.

Cookie dough takes on the classic cupcake, and guess what? The results are zippy, fun and tasty. By adding eggs to refrigerated cookie dough, you get a lighter, fluffier version of a sugar cookie, a.k.a. the perfect texture for a muffin. Dress up your cupcakes with a lemony frosting to compliment the lemon baked inside the cupcake batter.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  8 hr 30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  20

Ice cream, meet cake. Cake, meet cookie! And cookie, say hello to ice cream. This trio has come together to create one totally amazing cake that will turn any day into a special occasion.

Ice cream, meet cake. Cake, meet cookie! And cookie, say hello to ice cream. This trio has come together to create one totally amazing cake that will turn any day into a special occasion.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  9 hr 20 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  8

Stack crushed sugar cookies between layers of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla whipped topping for an easy-to-make twist on everyone’s favorite ice cream sundae. Bonus: You can make this the day before the party!

Stack crushed sugar cookies between layers of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla whipped topping for an easy-to-make t...

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  4 hr 40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  14

An easy prep dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie and cheesecake. Irresistibly yummy!

An easy prep dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie and cheesecake. Irresistibly yummy!

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

Need a dessert that matches the excitement of a celebration? There's nothing better than adorable rainbow cookie parfaits! Easy to make and over-the-top delicious, these fun rainbow parfaits will surprise and delight kids and adults alike. Get the whole family involved when assembling the sweet, colorful layers, and you've got a festive and tasty treat in under an hour.

Need a dessert that matches the excitement of a celebration? There's nothing better than adorable rainbow cookie parf...