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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are an easy, no-bake treat capturing the gooey, chocolate-studded flavor of classic cookie dough in a portable, sliceable form. Made with simple pantry ingredients like butter, brown sugar, flour, and chocolate chips, these bars are perfect for sharing, snacking, or gifting. Ready in just a few hours with a quick chill, they offer an irresistibly rich, buttery sweetness that satisfies any sweet tooth without the need for an oven.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)

Add-ins

  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, dark, or white chocolate based on preference)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking, ensuring bars will lift out cleanly and slice easily once set.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  3. Add Vanilla and Milk: Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until fully incorporated to intensify flavor and smoothen the dough’s consistency.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking and keep the bars tender.
  5. Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to distribute chocolate flavor in every bite.
  6. Press Dough into Pan and Chill: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, pressing down gently with a spatula or hands. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to cut into bars.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure it creams easily with sugar, giving a smooth texture.
  • Don’t overmix ingredients; mix only until just combined to keep bars tender rather than tough.
  • Chilling thoroughly is essential to firm up bars for neat slicing without crumbling.
  • Mini chocolate chips work best for even distribution of chocolate in every bite.
  • Always line your pan with parchment paper or foil for easy removal and clean cuts.

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Keywords: cookie dough bars, no-bake dessert, chocolate chip cookie dough, easy sweet treat, portable snack

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