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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

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Rich, creamy cookie dough topped with smooth chocolate, these no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bars are the ultimate indulgence without turning on the oven.

  • Author: Dana
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or zest (optional)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (for dough)
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the flour on a baking sheet for 5 minutes to heat-treat it, then allow it to cool.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each mini muffin well. Bake for 5-7 minutes and let cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs (one at a time), and lemon juice/zest. Mix in the cooled, heat-treated flour and salt. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Press the dough into the cooled crust. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil, pour over the dough, and spread evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then slice into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

For a peanut butter twist, replace ½ cup of the butter with peanut butter. You can also top with melted white chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt.

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