Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
No-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bars that are safe to eat, stupidly easy to make, and dangerously delicious. It’s like raw cookie dough grew up, got cooler, and moved into bar form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heat-treated all-purpose flour microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream for richer flavor
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips reserve some for topping
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually fold in heat-treated flour to avoid a flour cloud. Mix until just combined.
- Pour in milk and stir until the dough becomes creamy and smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
- Press dough evenly into a parchment-lined 9x9-inch pan.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the surface.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice into bars and serve. Store any leftovers chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months (separate layers with parchment to prevent sticking). For a vegan version, use coconut oil and almond milk. Swap chocolate chips for M&Ms, pretzels, or crushed Oreos to customize.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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