Recipes using sugar cookie dough

You know the one: the sweet + simple cookie dough that started it all. You can bake a batch straight up (why stop there?) or put your sugar cookie dough to work in one of these awesome recipes. Either way, they’re absolutely delicious! We’ve picked recipes to answer your favorite question: what to do with sugar cookie dough? Whether it’s a bar, traditional cookie, or even cupcake, you’re in for a real treat. All you need is a package of our famous Pillsbury cookie dough to get started.

When you’re short on time and in need of a crowd-worthy dessert, count on these 12 desserts that start with Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and end with impressed guests.

Slice and bake is just the start. Nicole McLaughlin, aka NicoleMcmom, shows you what else you can create with packaged sugar cookie dough, including lemon bars, dessert pizzas, and even cakes!

Cheesecake CookiesDelish 1 16.5-oz. tube sugar cookie dough 1/2 c. cinnamon sugar 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt 6 oz. cool whip

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies from The Food Charlatan. It's like sugar cookies and cinnamon rolls got together and had the most glorious of all babies: Cinnamon Roll Cookies! I took my extra-soft sugar cookie dough and rolled it up with some brown sugar and cinnamon, then glazed until perfection. Does this mean we can officially eat cookies for breakfast?? I'm down. #Breakfast #cookies #cinnamon #sugarcookies #dessert #homemade #easy #noyeast #recipe #icing #glaze #best #fromscratch #frosting…

A sugar cookie crust with a cream cheese/lemonade filling and more sugar cookie crumbles on top.

Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Bars are a super easy dessert to feed a crowd. A sugar cookie crust & brown sugar pecan pie filling make for a delicious & easy treat!

Sugar cookie bars made with soft sugar cookie dough & topped with pink melt-in-your mouth icing remind me of room moms and bake sales!

When you’re short on time and in need of a crowd-worthy dessert, count on these 12 desserts that start with Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix and end with impressed guests.

Try a new recipe with sugar cookie dough that is beyond basic. These clever sugar cookie ideas look great, and they have an impressive flavor, too.