Gluten-Free Magic Oreo Cookie Bars
Decadent layered bars built on a chocolate chip cookie dough base and loaded with chopped Oreos, chocolate chunks, milk chocolate chips, and pecans. Sweetened condensed milk binds everything together, creating rich, gooey bars topped with more Oreos and white chocolate chips. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or when you need an impressive dessert that feeds a crowd. The combination of textures from crispy cookies, chewy dough, and melted chocolate makes these irresistible treats that disappear quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury Ready to Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 24 count
- 2 cups Oreos, coarsely chopped (about 16 cookies)chocolate sandwich cookies1:1same result
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- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunkschocolate chips1:1
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- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated
- ½ cup white vanilla baking chipsbutterscotch chips1:1adds dairy
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F and line 13x9-inch pan with foil, extending over edges, then spray with cooking spray
- 2
Place cookie rounds in pan and press dough evenly in bottom
- 3
Bake for 15 minutes
- 4
Top dough evenly with 1 cup chopped Oreos, chocolate chunks, milk chocolate chips and pecans
- 5
Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over bar base
- 6
Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup chopped Oreos and vanilla baking chips
- 7
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown
- 8
Cool completely for about 2 hours
- 9
Use foil to lift from pan and pull foil edges away
- 10
Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows
Tips
Line the pan with foil extending over edges to make removal easy and prevent sticking.
Let bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and prevent crumbling.
Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts for neat, professional-looking squares.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks
Can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored covered at room temperature
Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor
Common Mistakes
Don't underbake the base layer to avoid soggy bars
Let cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling and messy slices
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use homemade cookie dough instead?
Yes, press about 2 cups of homemade chocolate chip cookie dough into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes before adding toppings.
What if I don't have sweetened condensed milk?
You cannot substitute evaporated milk as it won't set properly. Sweetened condensed milk is essential for the binding and texture.
How long do these bars keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks for longer storage.