Rustic No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

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Chewy, buttery bars featuring the nostalgic flavor of chocolate chip cookie dough without baking, perfect for a quick treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 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 180 calories and feeds 12, 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 Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 1 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp salt, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Step 6: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your hands or the back of a spoon.
  7. Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out; cut into 12 squares and serve chilled.

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