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Lori Welander
Wheaton, Illinois
Bake Off
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This 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest recipe finalist is simple to make and can be customized with your team’s favorite colors, so it’s loaded with game day spirit! It starts with marbled Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough and ends with a shower of candy and sprinkles to match your team’s jerseys.
“This recipe came from baking with my son when he was little,” says recipe creator Lori W. from Illinois. “We'd roll out the dough extra thin so the cookies were lighter and crispier (and he could sneak a few more!). Now it's our go-to treat for every big game.”
Big Win Cookie Bark is a super fun pre-game recipe to make with kids, easy to share, and guaranteed to be gone before halftime. The best part? Even if it isn’t game day, you can tailor the decorations on this easy cookie bark for any holiday or occasion!
Here’s everything you’ll need to bake up cookie bark that’s part cookie, part candy, and 100% fun.
Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough: The sweet, crispy base to the recipe—ready to go with no mixing and no mess.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: This adds sweet, chocolaty swirls to half of the cookie bark for a two-flavor, two-tone twist.
Colored Sprinkles and Candy-Coated Chocolates: These add color, crunch, and team spirit!
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: All-purpose flour makes the cookie dough easier to handle and helps it roll out evenly. Melted semisweet chocolate chips create a glossy drizzle that helps the candy stick. A sprinkle of coarse sea salt balances out the sweetness and brings out the flavor of the chocolate.
This recipe looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy. Here’s a quick look at the steps—keep scrolling for the full recipe!
Cut the sugar cookie dough in half, then mix cocoa powder into one of the halves until it’s evenly blended.
Shape each dough half into thin logs, then cut each log in half crosswise and lengthwise. Pair up plain and cocoa logs, then twist together to create a marbled effect.
Place all the twisted logs side by side and roll into a single 1/4-inch-thick sheet. We recommend doing this on a sheet of parchment paper, which you can just transfer right over to the baking sheet. If your dough gets too warm and sticky, pop it back in the fridge for around 10 minutes to chill.
Bake in a 350°F oven until the edges are set and the lighter dough turns golden brown, then let cool for 15 minutes. Slice into wedges or squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, then drizzle over the bark. Top with team-colored sprinkles and candies, and sprinkle with sea salt. Let the chocolate set for about half an hour before serving.
Got a few bites left after the final whistle? Here’s how to store your leftover cookie bark.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days. However, we found that the chocolate can get a little soft, especially if your home is warm.
The best way to keep your cookie bark fresh is to store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Leftover bark can also be stored in an airtight container or resealable freezer plastic bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Heat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
On large cutting board, cut cookie dough crosswise into 2 equal halves. Place one half in medium bowl; knead or stir in cocoa powder until well blended.
Lightly sprinkle flour on cutting board. Shape cocoa dough into 1-inch diameter log; shape plain dough into 1-inch diameter log, each about 10 inches long. Cut each roll in half crosswise, then lengthwise.
Place one piece cocoa dough and one piece plain dough cut sides together. Repeat with remaining dough. (you will have 4 sets of logs).
Twist each set of logs slightly to create a swirled effect. Repeat with remaining logs. Place twisted logs next to each other.
Using lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/4-inch thick. Transfer dough to baking sheet.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm and plain dough is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Cut into 24 wedges or squares using a pizza wheel or knife.
Place chocolate chips in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 20 seconds; stir. Repeat as needed until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle cookie bark with melted chocolate. Top with team-colored sprinkles and candies, and sprinkle with sea salt; press in lightly. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Get the kids to help knead the cocoa powder into half the dough, then let them drizzle and top with their team colors!
To evenly drizzle chocolate on bars, place melted chocolate in a resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut the tip of one corner of the bag and squeeze the chocolate out.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 22% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 21g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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