Save An indulgent dessert featuring layers of chewy cookie dough bars, creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate sauce, and crunchy toppings. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
The first time I made Cookie Dough Chaos Bar Sundaes, my family gathered around the kitchen in excitement as the rich aroma of baked cookie dough filled the house, and we couldn&t wait to dig in.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (225 g), softened
- Light brown sugar: 1 cup (200 g), packed
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
- Large eggs: 2
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (310 g)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 2 cups (340 g)
- Vanilla ice cream: 1 quart (950 ml)
- Chocolate sauce: 1/2 cup (120 ml), warmed
- Chopped pecans or walnuts: 1/4 cup (30 g), optional
- Whipped cream: For topping
- Maraschino cherries: For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare baking pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add extract and eggs:
- Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips:
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Bake bars:
- Spread dough evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Cool and cut:
- Cool completely in pan. Cut into bars.
- Assemble sundaes:
- Place a cookie dough bar in each bowl. Top with vanilla ice cream, drizzle chocolate sauce, sprinkle nuts if using, and finish with whipped cream and a cherry.
Save My kids love helping assemble these sundaes after dinner, especially adding the cherries on top for that classic finishing touch.
Serving Suggestions
Create a sundae bar for parties with extra toppings like sprinkles or crushed cookies so everyone can build their own version.
Make Ahead & Storage
Bake the cookie dough bars up to three days in advance and store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Customization
Swap out the vanilla ice cream for chocolate or cookie dough flavors and omit nuts for an allergy-friendly option.
Save This Cookie Dough Chaos Bar Sundae delivers fun and flavor for every sweet tooth. Great for sharing or treating yourself to something special!
Recipe Guide
- → Can I make the bars ahead of time?
Yes, cookie dough bars can be baked in advance and stored airtight for up to three days before sundae assembly.
- → What type of ice cream works best?
Traditional vanilla pairs well, but chocolate or cookie dough flavors make delicious alternatives for extra variety.
- → Are nuts required for the topping?
No, nuts are optional and can be omitted for a nut-free dessert. Customize toppings to your preference.
- → What allergens should I be aware of?
This dessert contains wheat, eggs, milk, and possibly tree nuts. Check chocolate chip labels for soy or nut traces.
- → How do I ensure bars stay chewy?
Bake until just golden and set. Avoid overbaking, then cool completely before cutting for the perfect chewy texture.
- → Are there alternative serving ideas?
Try mini sundaes for parties or layer ice cream between two bars for a cookie dough sandwich.