Description
Delectable chocolate chip cookie dough bars blend creamy sweetness with nostalgic comfort. Cookie lovers savor rich layers of eggless dough and smooth chocolate, creating an irresistible no-bake dessert you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
- 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (135 g) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Flour Preparation: Spread flour on baking sheet and roast at 350F (175C) for 5-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165F (74C). Cool completely before next phase.
- Dough Crafting: Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, blending smoothly. Integrate heat-treated flour and salt. Fold mini chocolate chips throughout mixture.
- Bar Formation: Line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Compress dough evenly across pan surface. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set foundation.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil using microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between cycles. Pour melted chocolate uniformly over chilled dough.
- Finishing and Storage: Refrigerate 1-2 hours until chocolate sets completely. Slice into precise bars. Store in sealed container in refrigerator up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Sanitize Flour Safely: Heat-treat flour in the oven to eliminate potential bacteria, ensuring a safe no-bake dessert experience. Always use a food thermometer to confirm proper temperature.
- Achieve Smooth Dough Consistency: Ensure butter is perfectly softened but not melted. Room temperature ingredients blend more evenly, creating a creamy, lump-free texture.
- Chill for Structural Perfection: Refrigeration is crucial for setting the bars. Don’t rush this step – proper chilling prevents crumbly texture and helps flavors meld together.
- Chocolate Drizzling Technique: Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to prevent seizing. Stir frequently and use short microwave intervals to maintain a glossy, smooth chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg