Description
These No Bake Cookie Dough Bars are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert featuring edible cookie dough topped with melted chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without needing an oven, these bars combine buttery, sweet, and chocolatey flavors into a delightful treat that’s ready in just a few hours with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring the sugars are well incorporated for a creamy base.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Mix in the milk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture, stirring until fully combined to enhance the flavor and moisture of the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the heat-treated all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture. Stir thoroughly until a soft cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Prepare Pan and Press Dough: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the cookie dough evenly into the pan, smoothing the surface for an even layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Spread Chocolate Over Dough: Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough layer in the pan, evenly spreading it to cover the surface completely.
- Chill Bars: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours to allow the bars to set and the chocolate topping to firm up.
- Slice and Serve: Once firm, remove from the refrigerator, slice into 16 bars, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- To heat-treat flour, microwave it in a bowl for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or bake at 350°F for 5 minutes to eliminate any bacteria.
- For variety, try substituting mini chocolate chips with peanut butter chips or adding chopped nuts to the dough for added texture and flavor.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Allow bars to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing and enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
