No Bake Cookie Dough Bars (Printable Version)

Indulgent, ready-to-eat cookie dough squares packed with chocolate chips that require no baking and minimal preparation time.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup mini chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Microwave the all-purpose flour for 1-2 minutes on high power to eliminate any bacteria, or bake at 175°C for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before using.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and sugar is mostly dissolved.
03 - Gradually incorporate the cooled flour into the wet mixture, stirring until a thick, soft dough forms. Add additional milk by tablespoons if mixture appears too dry.
04 - Fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease. Press the cookie dough mixture evenly into the pan, ensuring it reaches all edges.
06 - Refrigerate the bars for 1-2 hours, or until firmly set.
07 - Once chilled, remove from pan, cut into squares and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Heat-treating the flour is essential for food safety in this no-bake recipe.
02 - For best results, allow the bars to chill completely before cutting.