No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

Description:

These rich, chewy bars deliver all the joy of raw cookie dough — no eggs, no oven, no regrets. With a soft, buttery base studded with chocolate chips and topped with a smooth chocolate shell, they’re the perfect no-fuss treat.

Origin:

A modern dessert trend born from everyone’s love for cookie dough — made safe, snackable, and oh-so-shareable without baking.

Ingredients Quantity (Makes 16 bars):

Dough Layer:

½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
½ cup brown sugar (packed)
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp milk (or non-dairy)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups heat-treated all-purpose flour (see tip)
½ tsp salt
¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp coconut oil or butter

Ingredients Optional:

Chopped nuts (almonds, pecans)
White or dark chocolate chips
Sea salt flakes for topping
Peanut butter swirl in chocolate layer

Instructions:

Prepare Dough:
Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy. Mix in milk and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
Press into Pan:
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Press dough evenly into pan. Chill while you make topping.
Make Chocolate Layer:
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together (microwave or stovetop), stirring until smooth. Pour over cookie dough layer, spreading evenly.
Chill & Slice:
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Slice into bars using a warm knife.

Tips for Success:

Heat-treat flour: Microwave it for 1–2 minutes or bake at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to kill bacteria.
Use mini chips for even distribution and cleaner slices.
Let bars sit at room temp a few minutes before cutting to prevent cracking.