No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars Recipe for Dessert

No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars taste just like cookie dough and are made with just seven simple ingredients.

If you don’t want to heat the oven or wait for cookies to bake, these no-bake cookie dough bars are perfect. They capture that irresistible cookie-dough flavor we love to sample straight from the bowl and are finished with a smooth chocolate topping.

These bars are quick to make, use pantry-friendly ingredients, yield a generous batch, and are always a crowd-pleaser. My daughter called them “so bus!” — which, given how often she came back for more, I take to mean “delicious.”

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make safe-to-eat, no-bake cookie dough bars:

• Butter: unsalted butter, softened, to give the bars a rich base.
• Brown sugar: adds sweetness and classic cookie flavor.
• Vanilla: enhances the cookie flavor.
• Milk: binds the dough and adds moisture without eggs.
• All-purpose flour: must be heat-treated to make the dough safe to eat.
• Mini chocolate chips or candies: for the classic chocolate chip feel.

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: for a rich topping (milk chocolate or a mix can be used).
• Coconut oil or butter: helps the melted chocolate spread smoothly.

How to Make No Bake Cookie Dough Bars

This recipe comes together quickly — the bars can be ready in under 30 minutes. Follow these steps:

1. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and combined.
2. Add remaining ingredients: Mix in vanilla, milk, salt, and the heat-treated flour until the dough is smooth.
3. Fold in the chocolate: Stir in mini chocolate chips or candies with a spatula.
4. Press into the pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the dough into an even layer.
5. Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate the pan while you prepare the topping.
6. Make the chocolate frosting: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) in the microwave—30 seconds, then in 10‑second increments—stirring until smooth.
7. Finish the bars: Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled dough and spread evenly. Refrigerate until the topping is set.

How to Store No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars

Because these bars contain milk, store them in the refrigerator. Slice into squares and place them in an airtight container or a zip-top bag. They will keep up to 4 days chilled.

For longer storage, freeze the bars. Slice first, then arrange the pieces in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Other Simple No Bake Recipes You Should Try:

• Chocolate Eclair Cake – layers of graham crackers, instant vanilla pudding, and chocolate frosting.
• S’mores Bars – ready in less than 10 minutes using Golden Grahams, marshmallows, and chocolate.
• Banana Pudding Dessert – layers of cookies, sweetened cream, bananas, and whipped topping for a chilled treat.

No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

These easy No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars taste just like cookie dough and come together with just 7 ingredients.

Prep Time
30 mins

Total Time
30 mins

Servings:
12

Calories:
426 kcal

Author:
Sarah Alvord, Feeding Your Fam

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅓ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips or M&M’s

Chocolate Topping

• 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until combined.
2. Add vanilla, milk, salt, and the heat-treated flour. Mix until smooth.
3. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
4. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
5. Press the dough into the pan and chill while you prepare the topping.
6. Melt chocolate chips and oil in the microwave: 30 seconds, then in 10-second increments, stirring until smooth.
7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the dough. Refrigerate until set, 15–60 minutes.

Notes

• Nutrition facts are estimates and provided as a courtesy.
• Heat-treat flour by baking at 350°F until it reaches 160°F, about 5 minutes; let cool before using.
• Chilling longer will make the bars firmer.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 426 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 52 g |
Protein: 5 g |
Fat: 23 g

Course: After School Snack, Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: Cookies, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: No Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar