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No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites

These no-bake cookie dough bites are bite-sized treats that mimic the rich, buttery, and chocolatey flavor of raw cookie dough without any raw ingredients. Made by mixing softened butter, sugar, flour, and chocolate chips, then chilling into firm, chewy bites, they boast a nostalgic appeal with a smooth, indulgent texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon milk optional, for adjusting consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar using a spatula until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes. You should see a pale, cohesive texture and smell the sweet aroma of butter and sugar blending.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well until fragrant. This adds depth to the sweet, buttery base.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough becomes thick and crumbly but still moldable. The mixture should hold together when pressed but not be sticky.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips gently, distributing them evenly throughout the dough. You’ll hear a slight crackle as the chips settle into the mixture.
  5. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly to shape, add a teaspoon of milk and knead gently until it becomes sticky enough to mold.
  6. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place each bite on a parchment-lined tray, spacing them slightly apart.
  7. Transfer the tray to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the bites to firm up and flavors to meld.
  8. Once chilled, the cookie dough bites are ready to enjoy! Serve straight from the fridge for a chewy, cool treat, or let sit at room temperature for a softer bite. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

For best texture, chill the dough thoroughly before shaping. Feel free to add chopped nuts or dried fruit for variety. These bites are perfect for quick sweet cravings and are safe to eat raw since they contain heat-treated flour and no eggs.