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Easy After-School Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites Recipe Perfect for Kids Snacks

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These no-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bites are quick, kid-friendly snacks made with simple ingredients like cream cheese and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for after-school treats, they are soft, chewy, and safe to eat raw with heat-treated flour.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Soften your butter and cream cheese by leaving them out for about 30 minutes until they yield slightly to gentle pressure.
  2. Beat together butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar in a medium bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and well combined.
  3. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, then beat again for 30 seconds to incorporate evenly.
  4. Gradually add heat-treated flour and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or on low mixer speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips carefully so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up the dough.
  7. Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, portion out bite-sized balls of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a lined baking sheet or plate. Wet hands lightly if dough is sticky.
  8. Chill the dough bites in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes to set before serving.

Notes

Heat-treat the flour by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to kill bacteria. Keep butter and cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing. Do not overmix the dough to avoid toughness. Mini chocolate chips melt better and distribute flavor evenly. Chill dough bites well to help them hold shape. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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