No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

Overhead shot of cut cookie dough bars stacked on a counter

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

These no-bake cookie dough bars are a quick and easy dessert with all the nostalgic flavor of raw cookie dough—without the eggs or oven. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for kids, parties, or satisfying a late-night craving.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly

Keyword: Chocolate chip cookie dough bars recipe, Cookie dough bars protein, Cookie dough bars recipes, No bake cookie dough bars recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 0

Resting: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: bars

Calories: 275kcal

Cost: $8

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl
1 Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
1 Spatula
1 8×8-inch baking pan
1 Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2¼ cups all-purpose flour heat-treated for safety
1 cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup brown sugar packed
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup heavy cream or milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1½ cups mini chocolate chips

Optional Chocolate Drizzle

½ cup chocolate chips for drizzling
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter

Instructions

Heat-treat the flour – Bake or microwave flour to eliminate bacteria. Let it cool before using.
Cream butter and sugars – Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
Add vanilla, cream, and salt – Mix until smooth and combined.
Mix in cooled flour – Gradually add heat-treated flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold in chocolate chips – Stir in mini chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Press into pan – Spread and press dough evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan.
Chill for 2+ hours – Let the bars rest and firm up in the refrigerator.
Cut into squares – Slice into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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