No Bake Cookie Dough Bars
All the nostalgic flavor of raw cookie dough, transformed into safe, no-bake dessert bars you can share with friends. Sweet, chewy, and studded with chocolate chips, these bars are the ultimate lazy baker's dream.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Heat-treat flour at 350°F for 5 minutes, then let cool.
- Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and cream cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cooled flour until well combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips evenly.
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Chill for at least 2 hours until set.
- Lift from pan, cut into bars with a warm knife, and serve.
Notes
Always heat-treat the flour for safety. Chill the bars at least 2 hours before slicing for the best texture. Store refrigerated for up to 1 week. For clean cuts, slice with a warm knife. Variations: add peanut butter, sprinkles, or espresso powder for fun twists.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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