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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

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Irresistibly soft, fudgy, and packed with mini chocolate chips, these No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are a nostalgic treat you can enjoy without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup – Gives structure and chewiness to the bars.
  • Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (softened) – Adds richness and a creamy texture.
  • Brown Sugar: ½ cup (packed) – Brings a deep, molasses-like sweetness.
  • Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup – Balances the sweetness and adds a hint of crispness.
  • Vanilla Extract: 1½ teaspoons – Delivers classic cookie dough aroma.
  • Milk: 2 tablespoons – Moistens the dough for easy mixing.
  • Salt: ¼ teaspoon – Enhances all the sweet flavors.
  • Mini Chocolate Chips: ¾ cup – Dotted throughout for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  • Optional Topping Chocolate Chips: ¼ cup – Adds visual appeal and extra chocolate crunch on top.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Microwave flour in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until it reaches 165°F. Let cool completely.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and milk, mixing to combine.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Mix in flour and salt, then fold in chocolate chips. Press evenly into the pan.
  5. Cook to Perfection: No cooking needed—just chill the dough for 2 hours.
  6. Finishing Touches: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top and press them in gently.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice into bars and enjoy straight from the fridge.

Notes

  • Note: Always heat-treat flour to make it safe for no-bake recipes.
  • Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean edges.

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