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Indulgent No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 cookie dough bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulgent No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the need to bake the entire treat. These bite-sized delights combine a safe-to-eat cookie dough center studded with mini chocolate chips, coated in rich, melted chocolate for a decadent finish. Ideal for cozy gatherings, quick snacks, or gifting, this recipe uses heat-treated flour and can be adapted for vegan preferences.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter (softened, use dairy-free for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (use non-dairy for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (heat-treated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup Semisweet or Milk Chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat-Treat Flour: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the all-purpose flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake it for 5 minutes to ensure it’s safe to eat raw, then allow it to cool completely.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and light brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add milk and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix gently until the ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the heat-treated and cooled flour and salt into the wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms, ensuring not to overmix.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Shape Bites: Shape the cookie dough into roughly 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray to prepare for chilling.
  7. Chill Dough Bites: Refrigerate the shaped dough balls for about 20 minutes to firm up the dough before dipping.
  8. Melt Chocolate Coating: In short bursts in a microwave or in a double boiler, melt the semisweet or milk chocolate along with the optional coconut or vegetable oil, stirring until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  9. Dip Dough Bites: Completely coat each chilled dough ball by dipping it into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
  10. Set Chocolate Coating: Place the coated bites back on the parchment-lined tray and chill them in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate sets firmly.

Notes

  • Heat-treating the flour is essential to make it safe to consume raw without baking the entire cookie dough.
  • Use dairy-free butter and milk substitutes to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Optional oil in the chocolate melt helps achieve a smoother coating and easier dipping.
  • Store the cookie dough bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a nut-free version, ensure chocolate chips and other ingredients have no cross-contamination with nuts.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: no bake cookie dough bites, cookie dough recipe, easy dessert, chocolate covered cookie dough, vegan cookie dough bites, no bake dessert, bite-sized treats

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