Pan-Fried Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites with Sea Salt

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Golden pan-fried cookie dough bites studded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a warm, gooey treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, layers unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated 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 300 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 American cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, cream together 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract, then fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp baking powder until combined with a slightly crumbly texture. Add 2 tbsp milk and mix until dough comes together.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold in 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips.
  4. Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter to coat the surface.
  5. Step 5: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough into small bite-sized balls and place them in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crispy on the outside but soft inside.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm for a gooey, melty cookie dough experience.

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