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Delicious no-bake cookie dough bites with chocolate chips

Cookie Dough Bites

These quick and easy no-bake cookie dough bites are rich in flavor and safe to eat, making them perfect for snacking, gifting, or last-minute treats.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower) For a silky, nutty base. Substitution: use tahini for deeper flavor or sunflower seed butter for nut-free households.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Richness and melt-in-mouth creaminess. Substitute with vegan margarine for dairy-free.
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted Substitution: coconut sugar or a blend of erythritol + liquid sweetener for lower glycemic impact.
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt Adjust if using salted butter.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated Use 3/4 cup of oat flour for gluten-free option.
Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Substitute with chopped nuts or dried cherries for texture contrast.
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or dairy-free milk To loosen dough if needed.

Method
 

Make the flour safe to eat
  1. Spread the all-purpose flour onto a baking sheet and toast in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes or microwave in 30-second bursts until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Cool completely before using.
Cream the fats and sweetener
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and nut/seed butter until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue to beat until light and fluffy.
Combine dry and wet
  1. Gradually fold the cooled, heat-treated flour and sea salt into the butter mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. Add milk one tablespoon at a time only if the dough feels too dense.
Fold in mix-ins
  1. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips or your chosen mix-ins, reserving a few to press onto the outside of the bites for presentation.
Shape and chill
  1. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into bite-sized balls.
  2. Place on a parchment-lined tray, press reserved chips on top, then chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Serve or coat (optional)
  1. For a dressed-up look, dip chilled bites halfway into melted chocolate and let set on parchment.
  2. Otherwise, store as-is or roll in cocoa powder, coconut, or crushed nuts.

Notes

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months. If coated in melted chocolate, keep refrigerated.