No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars made with butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, chocolate chips, heat treated flour & no eggs! Perfect treats for cookie dough lovers!
Cookie Dough lovers, these are for YOU! Soft, sweet classic chocolate chip cookie dough pressed into bars and topped with a silky smooth chocolate ganache. I like to cut them into small bars and freeze some for later!
No Bake Cookie Dough Ingredients
Flour: You need 2 cups of flour for the structure of this cookie dough.
Butter: Use ½ cup of butter, softened to room temperature, for the dough. Plus an additional 1 TBSP of butter for the chocolate topping.
Brown sugar: Adding ¾ cup of light brown sugar gives these bars a wonderful, sweet depth of flavor.
Condensed milk: Bind the ingredients by using one 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk.
Vanilla extract: Enhance the incredible flavors with 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract.
Salt: You’ll need ½ tsp of salt for the dough and some coarse sea salt to sprinkle on top of the bars.
Chocolate: For great flavor and texture, you need 3 cups of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided) and 2 TBSP of white chocolate chips for a lovely drizzle on top of the bars.
Heavy cream: Mix ¼ cup of heavy cream with the chocolate chips to create a delicious ganache for the bars.
Tips for making No-Bake Cookie Bars
Full instructions in the recipe card below, here are just a few tips for helping make the process easier!
- Heat Treating Flour- Why it’s necessary: Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria like E. coli. Heating the flour to 300°F for 5-6 minutes eliminates these risks, making the dough safe to eat without baking. This step is critical since no eggs or additional cooking will kill bacteria later.
- Spreading Chocolate Ganache: Let the ganache cool for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from thickening too fast. You want it pourable but not hot when applying. Pour it evenly over the chilled cookie dough in the pan and spread quickly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Work fast so the ganache sets with a smooth texture.
- Chilling and Cutting the Bars: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill the bars for at least 4 hours to allow them to firm up fully. Longer chilling helps the bars hold their shape and resist crumbling. Use a sharp knife heated briefly under hot water, then wiped dry, to cut clean lines. Wipe the knife between cuts for smooth edges.
How long are these no-bake chocolate chip cookies good for?
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 5-7 days when kept cold and covered properly.
Can you freeze these no-bake cookie bars?
Yes, you can freeze the bars. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place in a sealed freezer bag. They can last up to 1 month frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Is it necessary to chill the no-bake cookie bars before serving?
Yes, you should chill the bars for at least 4 hours. This allows the dough to firm up and the chocolate ganache to set, making them easier to cut and enhancing the overall texture.
Can the butter be replaced with a non-dairy alternative?
You can substitute butter with non-dairy alternatives like vegan margarine or coconut oil. Choose a solid, room-temperature option to maintain the right consistency in your dough.
Are there any variations in no-bake cookie dough bars?
You can use different types of chocolate chips such as dark, white, or caramel-flavored chips. Nuts, butterscotch chips, or cookie butter chunks are also popular additions to customize the flavor.
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Cookie Dough Bars made with butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, mini chocolate chips, and heat-treated flour—totally egg-free and safe to eat! These soft, chewy bars taste just like classic cookie dough but in sliceable, no-bake form!
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