No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna Dessert

Prep: 30 minCook: 15 min15 barsmediumAmerican
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Lasagna Dessert

A decadent layered dessert combining a baked chocolate chip cookie base with fluffy cream cheese filling, rich chocolate pudding, and Cool Whip topping. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or summer entertaining when you want an impressive dessert without turning on the oven for long. The combination of textures from the chewy cookie bottom to the light, airy layers above creates a crowd-pleasing treat that serves a large group. This version uses convenient store-bought components for easy assembly while still delivering homemade flavor.

VegetarianGluten-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

Yield: 15 bars
  • 16 ½ ounces refrigerated prepared chocolate chip cookie dough
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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip, thawed and divided
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  • 6 ¾ ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, for topping
  • chocolate syrup, for topping(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and line baking pan with parchment paper

  2. 2

    Press cookie dough evenly into bottom of pan

  3. 3

    Bake until edges are golden brown and center looks set

  4. 4

    Remove from oven and cool on wire rack

  5. 5

    Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined

  6. 6

    Fold Cool Whip into cream cheese mixture

  7. 7

    Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cooled cookie

  8. 8

    Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes

  9. 9

    Let pudding sit to thicken

  10. 10

    Spread pudding over cream cheese layer in even layer

  11. 11

    Spread remaining Cool Whip on top of pudding

  12. 12

    Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over Cool Whip

  13. 13

    Chill before cutting and serving

  14. 14

    Drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired

Tips

Tip 1

Let the cookie base cool completely before adding cream cheese layer to prevent melting

Tip 2

Use a large sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts for clean squares

Tip 3

Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for best texture and easier slicing

Good to Know

Storage

refrigerate covered up to 3 days

Make Ahead

can be made 1 day ahead, add chocolate chips before serving

Serve With

cut into squares, drizzle with chocolate syrup

Common Mistakes

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let cookie base cool completely to avoid melting cream cheese layer

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don't skip chilling time or layers won't set properly

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use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps

Substitutions

Cool Whip→
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fresher taste

Full guide →
cookie dough→
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custom flavor

instant pudding→
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richer flavor

Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use homemade cookie dough instead?

Yes, press about 2 cups of your favorite cookie dough into the pan and bake until set, watching timing carefully.

How long will this keep in the refrigerator?

This dessert stays fresh covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though it's best within the first 2 days.

Can I freeze this dessert?

Yes, wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before serving for best texture.