How to Make Double Stack Cookies

Published 10/05/2026

Why settle for one cookie when you can have two? Pillsbury Double Stack Cookies pair a cookie dough base with a Pillsbury Shape Sugar Cookie topper for an easy, eye-catching treat.

Use your favorite Shape Sugar Cookie design to make Double Stack Cookies for holidays, parties, game days, or whenever you want to double the fun.

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What You'll Need

Double the cookies doesn’t mean double the work. You only need two types of Pillsbury cookie dough and a few baking basics.

Ingredients
Pick your favorite Pillsbury Shape Sugar Cookie Dough, then grab two 12-count packages of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for the bases. The 12-count rounds are the perfect size for stacking.
Tools & Equipment
For the easiest setup, use two baking sheets so you can bake all the cookies at once. Line them with parchment paper for easy cleanup. If you only have one pan, bake in batches.

How to Make Double Stack Cookies

The Basic Method

Here’s where the double-stacked magic happens. Partially bake the cookie bases, add your Shape Cookie toppers, then finish baking until the edges are lightly browned.

Step 1
Heat Oven & Prep Cookie Bases
Heat oven to 350°F. Place up to 12 chocolate chip cookie bases at least 2 inches apart per parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2
Partially Bake Cookie Bases
Bake the cookie bases for 9 minutes. Remove from the oven.
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Tips for the Perfect Double Stack Cookie

Don’t worry if the cookie base is not perfectly round. It will even out as it bakes.
Center the Shape Sugar Cookie over the base for the most polished look.
Leave enough space between dough rounds so the cookies can spread.
Watch the edges during the final bake so the base does not overbake.
Use a Shape Sugar Cookie design that matches the occasion, from Snowman and Christmas Tree to Ghost, Football, Heart, or Pumpkin.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes a Double Stack Cookie?

A Double Stack Cookie combines a Pillsbury cookie dough base with a Pillsbury Shape Sugar Cookie topper, baked together into one two-layer treat. The idea gained popularity on social media because it creates a festive, bakery-style cookie quickly, without complicated decorating.

Why do you partially bake the cookie base first?

Partially baking the base gives it time to begin setting before the Shape Sugar Cookie is added. This helps both layers finish baking together.

Can I use different Pillsbury cookie dough flavors for the base?

Yes. Chocolate Chip is the classic base, but any Pillsbury Ready to Bake! 12-count flavor is an easy swap. For the ideal cookie base to shape cookie ratio, if you’re using a 24-count package, press two dough rounds together to make each base or break apart a Pillsbury Big Cookie in half for a double stack cookie base.