Triple-Layer Truffle Bars

Name: Triple-Layer Truffle Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies; 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa; 4 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix (from 4-serving box); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag); 1/4 cup butter

11 Ratings

10 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 20 min
Total 2 hr 5 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 16

These rich, decadent chocolate layer bars totally stack up.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated August 24, 2020

Make With

Pillsbury™ Cookie Dough

Ingredients

Bar

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

Filling

4 tablespoons chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix (from 4-serving box)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz bag)
1/4 cup butter

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges.
2

In medium bowl, mix cookie dough and cocoa until well blended (dough will be stiff). Press dough evenly in bottom of pan.
3

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are set (do not overbake). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4

In large bowl, stir pudding mix and 1/4 cup melted butter until well blended. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spread filling evenly over cooled bar base. Set aside.
5

In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
6

Use foil to lift from pan; pull foil edges away. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.