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I have to admit, I'm kind of a pushover when the kids ask for treats. If they come to me before dinner I'll usually offer them a piece of fruit, and believe it or not, they usually take me up on it. I don't know about you but when I see my kids eating fruit I do a secret little happy dance inside my head. Now, after dinner is a different story. Fruit just doesn't cut it. They're looking for a "real" dessert. And me? Well, I'm looking for something delicious that doesn't take me hours to prepare.
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites take just minutes to whip up and they're awesome to just eat alone, throw into your ice cream or hide inside of cupcakes for a decadent surprise!
Since the recipe doesn't call for eggs, it's absolutely safe to eat in raw form. These bites are MEANT to eat in raw form.
Most of the ingredients, you probably already have in your pantry.
When I started rolling the dough, I even poured a few extra chocolate chips into a bowl and rolled the bites through the chips. . .just for good measure, of course.
I looked at them on the cookie sheet and I thought, "Boy, these look kind of plain." So, I got out my Wilton Candy Melts, and started dunking each one into some melted chocolate.
Now we're getting somewhere. It took me only a few minutes to dip the bites into the chocolate. Once the chocolate hardened a bit, I threw all of the bites into the fridge for about an hour.
Let me just say that the kids LOVED these, the neighbor boy loved these, my hubby loved these, and, of course, so did I. Such a simple treat and so easy to throw together. I adore the smaller portions and they're just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy the kids after dinner!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (½ cup, softened)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: Wilton Candy Melts for dipping bites
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars together.
- Mix in the vanilla and milk.
- Add the flour and salt until well mixed and then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll into 1-inch bites, dip in melted chocolate (optional) and place onto a parchment paper-lined pan or cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the bites to harden.
- Remove from fridge 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the bites to soften and enjoy!
Notes
- Consistency Check: When mixing the dough, ensure that the consistency is firm enough to hold its shape when rolled into bites. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a bit more flour until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Uniform Size: To ensure even baking and a consistent texture, try to roll the cookie dough into bites of uniform size. This will help them bake evenly and prevent some from being undercooked while others are overcooked.
- Chill Time: Refrigerating the cookie dough bites before serving is crucial for achieving the right texture and flavor. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and the dough to firm up, resulting in a better taste and texture. However, be sure to let them sit at room temperature for a bit before serving to allow them to soften slightly for optimal enjoyment.
Laurie
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Glenna @ My Paper Craze
Love this! I will definitely be making these for the grandkids. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
Sara
Oh, I'm so glad, Glenna! I hope they love them as much as my kiddos do!
Joan
Can these be made ahead of time and frozen?
Sara
Hi Joan! I can't imagine why not! Even when you refrigerate them they get pretty firm, but bringing them back up to room temp takes no time at all! My husband has actually popped them into the microwave for just a few seconds when he "needs" one immediately. 🙂
Elizabeth
Awesome! I made something similar that I put on top of shortbread. Love it! They are soooo sweet, though. Can only eat a little, until a few minutes later, then a little more...etc. You know the drill! Thanks for sharing!
Sara
These little cookie dough bites are great to put in ice cream! Two of them broken apart in the bowl is pretty delicious! Thanks for stopping by!
Serene @ House of Yumm
These look great Sara! Everything is better dunked in chocolate isn't it?! Hope you're having a great weekend! Pinning these 🙂
Sara
Thanks, Serene! Chocolate anything - I'm in! Hope you're having a great weekend too! Thanks for pinning!
Vivid
I NEED to try this. A recipe for eggless cookie dough? Incredible.