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!

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars Recipe

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars made with butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, heat treated flour and no eggs!

Course Cookie Bars, Dessert, no bake, No Bake Cookies, no bake dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Cookie Dough Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Chill Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 16 servings

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Topping

• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 TBSP butter
• 2 TBSP white chocolate chips
• coarse sea salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread the flour evenly over the parchment paper. Let the flour cook for about 5-6 minutes and then remove from the oven. Allow the flour to cool completely.
• Cream the butter, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk for 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer. Add the vanilla extract and salt, mix for another minute. Add the flour and 2 cups of chocolate chips, mix again until well combined.
• Transfer the cookie dough to a 9×9 pan lined with parchment paper. Press it into the pan evenly. Place the pan in freezer to chill in the meantime.
• Microwave the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips with ¼ cup heavy cream and 1 TBSP butter for 1:30. Stir gently until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove the pan from the freezer, pour the chocolate ganache on top and spread it quickly to coat the cookie dough.
• Microwave the white chocolate chips for about 45 seconds. Stir until smooth, returning to microwave for :15 increments if needed. Drizzle lines on top of chocolate ganache. Top with coarse sea salt, if desired.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. 

Bars can be frozen for up to a month. 

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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