Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

These no-bake cookie dough balls use heat-treated flour so the dough is safe to eat raw, studded with chocolate chips and rolled into bite-sized treats. A quick chill in the fridge firms them up enough to hold their shape without needing to touch the oven for baking. They're an easy make-ahead snack or dessert that comes together with basic pantry ingredients.

Safe-to-eat cookie dough is rolled into bite-sized balls with chocolate chips for a no-bake treat.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fast: ready in about 45 minutes (15 min prep, ? min cook)
• Simple: 11 everyday ingredients
• Feeds the family: 24 servings
• Light: about 90 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup 2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour (use heat-treated flour for safety)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• Mini marshmallows
• Dried fruit (cranberries or raisins)
• Different types of chocolate (milk, dark, or white)

Instructions

1. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until fully incorporated, heat-treating raw flour in the oven at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes first if needed.
4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Form the dough into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, using a small cookie scoop or your hands, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up.
7. Serve chilled as a delightful no-bake treat.

Cooking Tips

• Heat-treat the flour in the oven before mixing it into the dough for food safety.
• Chill the shaped balls for at least 30 minutes so they hold together well.
• Use a small cookie scoop for evenly sized balls.

Substitutions

• White or dark chocolate chips can replace semi-sweet.
• Chopped walnuts or pecans can be added for crunch.
• Dried cranberries or raisins can be folded in for a fruitier version.

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Freeze for up to 2 months, thawing briefly before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled straight from the fridge for the best texture.
• Pack a few in a container for an easy on-the-go snack.
• Roll in extra mini chocolate chips before chilling for more crunch.

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	90 kcal

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