Pan-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

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Mini cookie dough bites pan-fried to golden perfection with melting chocolate chips inside, served warm for a decadent dessert dip experience. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, cream together 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk until combined.
  3. Step 3: Gradually mix in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt until a soft dough forms, then fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips evenly.
  4. Step 4: Using a tablespoon, scoop and roll dough into 12 small bite-sized balls.
  5. Step 5: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Step 6: Add dough balls carefully and pan-fry for 1.5 minutes per side until golden brown and the chocolate chips start to melt inside.
  7. Step 7: Remove bites with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; serve warm as a fun dessert dip or snack.

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