CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH BARS
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are rich, chewy treats with a buttery cookie dough base loaded with chocolate chips—easy to make and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour heat-treated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Topping (Optional):
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Prepare the flour:
- Microwave the flour in a bowl for 1 minute or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria. Let cool.
Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla extract and mix well.
Combine:
- Gradually mix in heat-treated flour and salt. Stir until combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
Press into pan:
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press the cookie dough evenly into the pan.
Add topping (optional):
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Spread over the dough layer.
Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Make ahead: Perfect for preparing a day in advance.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Egg-free safety: These bars are safe to eat raw since they’re made without eggs and use heat-treated flour.
- Variations: Swap mini chips for white chocolate, toffee bits, or M&Ms for a fun twist.