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Chocolate chip cookie dough bars cut into squares.
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Cookie Dough Bars

Irresistible unbaked cookie dough is all you need to know about these Cookie Dough Bars. My kiddos always want to lick out the bowl and eat raw dough when I’m making cookies – just like when I was a kid. That's why I treat them to these indulgent chocolate chip cookie dough bars, which give them all the flavor and lushness of the dough without any unsafe raw ingredients.
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours 35 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 Bars
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

  • 9x9 Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooking Spray

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set it aside.
  • Since this is a no-bake recipe, you will need to toast the flour quickly to make it safe to eat. To do this, spread the flour on a rimmed baking sheet and set the oven to 350º F. Bake for 5 minutes before adding the flour to the batter.
  • Use an electric mixer with the paddle attachment to beat the softened butter and the brown sugar until fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • While the mixer is running carefully add the vanilla and mix it until just incorporated.
  • Turn the speed to low and pour half the flour and half the condensed milk into the mixing bowl. Allow the flour and milk and mix thoroughly into the batter before adding the remaining half of the flour and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Mix the chocolate chips into the batter.
  • The dough will be super thick but spread it out in an even layer in the prepared baking pan. Place the pan of cookie dough in the freezer to firm up for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough is chilling, prepare the topping by melting the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals in the microwave until smooth. You can also melt it in a small saucepan on the stove, stirring continuously.
  • Drizzle the chocolate topping over the bars and spread it evenly using a spatula. Place the chocolate-topped cookie bars into the fridge to chill for the final two hours.

Notes

  • Customize your cookie dough bars by replacing the chocolate chips in the dough with M&Ms, raisins, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or Reese’s Pieces.
  • For a chewier texture add ½ cup of dried coconut or replace 1 cup of flour with a cup of quick oats.
  • To make the bars gluten-free, use almond flour or oat flour instead of regular flour. You can buy these alternative kinds of flour at most supermarkets in the health-food aisle. Make your own by blitzing 2-3 cups of rolled oats in a blender until fine.
  • Turn them into peanut butter cookie dough bars by using smooth, creamy peanut butter instead of butter for the topping.
  • Make them sweet and savory. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the chocolate topping before putting it in the fridge to set. This sweet-savory combination is perfect for older kids and adults.
 

Storage and or Freezing Instructions

  • Storage Instructions: Keep the treats in the refrigerator until you serve them. They will begin to soften once they’re at room temperature.
  • Freezing Instructions: Because these are freezer bars, they do well if you freeze them for later. Once the chocolate topping has set in the fridge, pop the bars in airtight containers with parchment paper between them or in individual freezer-proof ziplock bags and label them. The cookie dough bars will last for two to three months in the freezer.
  • To Thaw: Place the cookie dough bars in the fridge to thaw them or let them stand on the counter to thaw them even quicker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg