
No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars give you all the yummy taste of cookie dough without turning on your oven. They've got a tasty chocolate graham cracker bottom and a big chunk of smooth, creamy cookie dough loaded with chocolate chips on top. Don't worry—they're totally safe to eat! These treats are great when you want something sweet but don't feel like baking.
INGREDIENTS- Chocolate Graham Crackers, crushed: 1 1/2 cups, for the bottom layer
- Melted Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup for the base, plus 1 cup softened for the dough part
- Packed Brown Sugar: 1 cup, to make the dough nice and sweet
- White Sugar: 1/2 cup, to balance the sweetness
- Milk: 1/4 cup, to make everything mix together smoothly
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp, for extra yumminess
- Heat-treated All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups, so the dough is safe to munch on
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup, with some extra for the top, for chocolatey goodness
- Step 4:
- Let the bars chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours until they're firm. Cut into squares and enjoy cold for the best no-bake snack.
- Step 3:
- Put the cookie dough mix on top of your crust and smooth it out flat. Throw some extra chocolate chips on top and gently push them into the dough.
- Step 2:
- Beat the soft butter with both sugars until it's fluffy and light. Mix in the milk and vanilla until everything's smooth. Slowly add your heat-treated flour and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips last.
- Step 1:
- Mix your crushed graham crackers with melted butter until everything's wet. Push this mixture firmly into an 8x8-inch pan to make your crust. Stick it in the fridge while you work on the dough part.
- For a softer bite, let them sit out a bit before eating.
- Keep these bars in a sealed container in your fridge for up to a week.
- Don't skip heating the flour—it makes the raw dough safe to eat.
Advice from Top Bakers
- Try browning the butter before adding it to your cookie dough for an extra nutty taste.
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars pack all the flavors you love about cookie dough into an easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties or just when you want something sweet without the hassle.
FAQsDo I really need to heat the flour first?
Yes, heating the flour makes it safe in no-bake recipes.
Will gluten-free flour work?
You can swap in gluten-free flour mix if you need to avoid gluten.
What if I want my bars to be less firm?
Just let them warm up for a few minutes before you eat them.
