Description
Sweet chocolate chip cookie dough meets playful m&m candies in these no-bake bars that promise pure indulgence. Creamy, chilled layers of chocolatey goodness deliver delightful texture and rich flavor you’ll crave with every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup (113 grams/1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (150 grams) brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (85 grams) mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (120 grams) M&M candies
- ¼ cup (40 grams) M&Ms (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Sanitize the flour by spreading it evenly on a baking sheet, toasting in the oven until it reaches a safe temperature, ensuring any potential bacteria are eliminated.
- Allow the flour to cool completely to room temperature, creating a safe base for the raw cookie dough preparation.
- Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth foundation for the cookie dough.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and mix thoroughly, distributing the aromatic flavor throughout the mixture.
- Gradually fold in the cooled, sanitized flour, stirring until a consistent dough texture develops.
- Gently blend in the chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Sprinkle M&M candies across the surface, pressing them lightly into the dough for maximum visual appeal and flavor integration.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the lined pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the dough for approximately 1-2 hours, allowing it to firm up and set completely.
- Once chilled, lift the dessert out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper.
- Slice into uniform bars, creating neat and appealing servings.
- Store the cookie dough bars in the refrigerator until ready to serve, maintaining their optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Heat-treat flour by spreading on a baking sheet or microwaving to eliminate potential bacteria, ensuring safe consumption of raw cookie dough.
- Chill bars for at least 2 hours before slicing to achieve clean, crisp edges and allow flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and easier blending of ingredients, creating a more consistent cookie dough texture.
- Opt for mini M&M’s for more even distribution throughout the dough, giving each bite a delightful chocolate crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg