The Double Stack Cookie Hack

When you serve up these Double Stack Cookies, your guests will think you spent all day in the kitchen—but they come together in no time. It’s as simple as stacking one type of dough on top of the other. And with so many types of cookie dough available, you can have fun coming up with completely original (and yummy) combinations. This easy process makes Double Stack Cookies ideal when you’re pressed for time but still want to impress your friends or family. They’re also a great option for beginner bakers. No need to worry about precise measurements or complicated techniques—ready to bake cookie dough has you covered! In just under 20 minutes, you’ll have a super special treat that is sure to wow any crowd.

Double Stack Cookies are so simple to make that even your littlest chefs can lend a helping hand. Our easy Double Stack Cookie recipes also make for a fun family activity. You can even let the kids pick out their favorite cookie doughs and mix and match flavors to create their own custom mash-up. You’ll have a great time in the kitchen together, and kids will be so proud of the cookies they helped create. It’s a sweet way to make family memories together.

Making this tasty dessert is super simple, especially when you start with Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookies–the perfect base for your custom creation. The pre-sliced dough breaks apart evenly, so no need to worry about making sure your portion sizes are right. Press the dough into a thin disc so there is a nice surface for the next layer of dough. Place your discs on a cookie sheet topped with parchment paper, two inches apart to give them room to spread a bit while baking. Bake your cookies in a 350°F oven for 9 minutes to give the chocolate chip cookie base a head start before you add your topper.

Now comes the fun part! To make these adorable double-decker cookies, simply stack your Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough on top of the parbaked chocolate chip cookie dough. Then return to the oven and bake for another 9 to 11 minutes or until the chocolate chip cookies are lightly browned on the edges. Cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or let them finish cooling on the pan if you like your cookie a bit crispier.

While this Double Stack Cookie recipe is practically foolproof, there are just a few tips to keep in mind so they turn out perfectly. First, place the sugar cookie dough with the cleaner design facing up, and try to center it over the chocolate chip dough for a neat look. Don’t worry if the chocolate chip dough isn’t perfectly round—it will all even out while baking. And there you have it! A delicious batch of double decker goodness that gives you two cookies in one.

Fall has plenty of opportunities to get together–and plenty of Pillsbury Sugar Cookie options that are just right for any occasion. Football season is the time for serious snacking. Score major points with your game time crew with some football themed Double Stack Cookies. All you need to pull it off is Pillsbury™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and these adorable Football Sugar Cookies. It’s a guaranteed win!

Double Stack Cookies also make an extra-special Halloween treat. Especially when they’re topped with our adorably spooky Ghost Sugar Cookies. With the incredible combination of chocolate chips and sweet sugar cookies, they’re so good it’s almost scary.

These cookies are a fantastic option for any occasion. Hosting a birthday party? Whip up a batch topped with colorful sprinkles or use these Birthday Cake Sugar Cookies. For a fun monster mashup, try Monster Ready to Bake cookies with Minions Sugar Cookies. Need a decadent dessert for a Valentine’s party? Top Double Chocolate cookies with Hearts cookies to make an adorably sweet treat.

Great news for all those makers who can’t resist sneaking a nibble (or two) of dough while baking. You can do a “half-baked” version of this recipe that will satisfy all your cookie dough cravings. Because Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Cookie Dough is safe to eat right out of the package, you can create Double Stack Cookies that are the perfect combo of perfectly baked cookies and rich cookie dough.

Just make sure to slightly flatten the dough you’re using as the topper, as it won’t have a chance to spread out while baking like in the original version of this recipe. Add the dough circles as soon as your baked cookies come out of the oven so the two can fuse together while cooling.

Double Stack Cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but if you find yourself with leftovers (which, let’s be honest, might be unlikely), you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you’ve gone the half-baked route, store them in the fridge to keep the raw dough fresh.

To reheat, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to get that fresh-from-the-oven warmth back, or enjoy them at room temperature. Just be careful not to overheat, as the cookie dough on top might melt and become a gooey mess.