Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible no-bake Cookie Dough Bars! Loaded with mini chocolate chips and topped with rich chocolate ganache, they’re perfect for parties, potlucks, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough Base:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips
For the Topping:
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
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Mix in milk and vanilla extract until well combined (about 1 minute).
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Gradually stir in the heat-treated flour and salt until a smooth dough forms (about 2 minutes).
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Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly (about 1 minute).
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Press the dough evenly into a lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Smooth the top.
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Refrigerate the dough base for 30 minutes to firm up.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth (about 1.5 minutes total).
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Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled cookie dough and spread evenly.
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Chill for at least 1 hour until fully set.
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Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
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Heat-treat the flour by baking it at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes or microwaving in short bursts until it reaches 165°F.
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Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate layer for an extra flavor boost.
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Store bars refrigerated for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
