Description
These Cookie Dough Bites are a safe and delicious treat made from heat-treated flour to ensure safety when eaten raw. Soft, sweet, and packed with mini chocolate chips, they are perfect for a quick snack or dessert without the need for baking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated to ensure safety)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Heat the flour (optional but recommended for safety): Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow it to cool completely before using to ensure it’s safe to consume raw.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and milk: Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated into the batter.
- Mix in the flour: Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour to the butter mixture, stirring until combined. The dough will be thick but pliable, ready for shaping.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Form the bites: Use your hands or a small cookie scoop to shape the dough into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Chill (optional): Place the cookie dough bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up, making them easier to handle and enhancing the texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, serve the cookie dough bites immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Heat-treating the flour eliminates the risk of consuming raw flour bacteria, making this recipe safe to eat without baking.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips if preferred.
- Refrigerating the bites helps firm them but is optional based on texture preference.
- Store bites in the fridge for freshness and to maintain firmness.
- This recipe yields approximately 18 bite-sized servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (flour heat-treatment)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
