Indulgent No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites Recipe
These Indulgent No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites are a delightful treat that captures the rich flavors of classic cookie dough in bite-sized, no-bake form. Perfectly safe to eat raw thanks to heat-treated flour, they’re coated in smooth semisweet or milk chocolate for an indulgent finish. Suitable for vegan adaptation by using dairy-free butter and milk, these bites are quick to prepare and great for snacking or parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (flour heat-treating only)
- Total Time: 50 minutes including chilling time
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookie dough bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, softened (use dairy-free for vegan)
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (use non-dairy for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (must be heat-treated)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Mini Chocolate Chips
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup Semisweet or Milk Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat-Treat the Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the all-purpose flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes to heat-treat it, ensuring it is safe to consume. Allow the flour to cool completely before using.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all wet ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the heat-treated, cooled flour and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough Bites: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the semisweet or milk chocolate along with the optional coconut oil or vegetable oil until smooth and glossy, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Coat the Dough Bites: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each chilled dough ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the coated bites back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Set the Coating: Refrigerate the coated cookie dough bites for at least 15 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately or store the cookie dough bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Heat-treating the flour is crucial for food safety when eating raw dough. Don’t skip this step.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and plant-based milk.
- Add coconut or vegetable oil to the chocolate to create a smoother coating that hardens beautifully.
- Store leftovers in the fridge to maintain freshness and avoid melting.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or nuts for variety.
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