Chocolate Sundae Pudding Crunch Squares

This Sundae-Inspired Bar Might Ruin Regular Sundaes for You

Buttery crumble, creamy vanilla pudding, rich chocolate fudge, and gooey marshmallows all in one bite. Once you try it, you may never go back to a spoon and bowl again.

These are my favorite cookie bars to make for dessert because everyone loves them! When I make them for kids, I like to add whipped cream and cherries on top, so it’s like an ice cream sundae. All of the textures and flavors come together perfectly to create this tasty chocolate sundae pudding bar.

Ingredients in Chocolate Sundae Pudding Crunch Squares

1 cup all purpose flour

¼ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1 – 3.4 oz package of instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup milk

2 cups vanilla ice cream (softened)

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup mini marshmallows

6 tbsp evaporated milk

Instructions for Chocolate Sundae Pudding Crunch Squares

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, and walnuts (if using), mixing until it becomes crumbly. You can use your hands as well. 

Press crumble into a well-greased 9X9 inch square baking pan

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes

Allow to cool and then, using your hands, break into small pieces and set aside in a medium bowl

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or an electric mixer, beat pudding mix and milk on low speed for 2 minutes

Add softened ice cream and beat until well combined and smooth

Remove half of the crumble from the bowl and spread it evenly across the bottom of the pan

Pour the pudding mixture over the crumble and spread evenly

Add chocolate chips, marshmallows, and evaporated milk to a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until fully melted, and ingredients are combined and create a smooth sauce

Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the pudding

Sprinkle the remaining crumble over the top of the chocolate

Place in the freezer for an hour before eating

Allow to sit out at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating

Add-ons

Whipped Cream

Cherries

Caramel sauce

Nuts

chocolate chips

marshmallows

Storage

Put cookie bars in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer of bars

Can I use cook-and-serve pudding instead of instant pudding?

I’ve only used instant pudding, cook and serve will change the texture