Description
Rich, chewy cookie dough bars loaded with chocolate chips and made safe to eat by heat treating the flour. These no bake style bars are sweet, buttery, and perfect for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (heat treated)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spread the flour evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes to heat treat, then allow it to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the cooled flour until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and press the dough firmly into the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Lift from the pan, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Chill longer for firmer bars and cleaner slices.
- Mini chocolate chips can be used for more even distribution.
- Store chilled for best texture.