Cookie Dough Bark
This Cookie Dough Bark is a no-bake dessert recipe made with creamy cookie dough layered between rich melted chocolate. These are easy party treats for kids or holidays!
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You can also make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, which makes it great for last-minute guests or gifting during the holiday season.
I love serving them in a dessert board with other dessert bars and cookies.
How to Make Cookie Dough Bark
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat half the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread into a rectangle.
4. Place it in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
5. Heat treat the flour in the microwave for 60 seconds, then set aside.
6. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the flour until combined.
7. Take the chilled chocolate layer out of the freezer and spread the cookie dough evenly over it, pressing gently.
8. Melt the remaining chocolate the same way as before, then pour it over the dough and spread evenly.
9. Freeze for another 10 minutes until set, then cut into pieces and serve.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Heat treat the flour: Don’t skip this step. Microwaving the flour helps make it safe to eat since this is a no-bake recipe. Let it cool before mixing it into the dough.
- Use softened butter: Make sure your butter is soft (not melted) so it blends smoothly and gives that creamy cookie dough texture.
- Melt chocolate slowly: Heat the chocolate in short intervals and stir often to avoid burning. Chocolate can seize quickly if overheated.
- Work quickly with layers: Once the bottom chocolate layer is slightly set, spread the cookie dough gently so it doesn’t crack the chocolate.
- Chill between steps: Giving each layer time to set in the freezer helps keep clean layers and makes cutting easier later.
- For cleaner pieces, use a large sharp knife and press straight down instead of sawing.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
- You can mix in mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or even crushed cookies into the dough layer for extra fun.
Cookie Dough Bark
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat half the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread into a rectangle.
- Place it in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Heat treat the flour in the microwave for 60 seconds, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the flour until combined.
- Take the chilled chocolate layer out of the freezer and spread the cookie dough evenly over it, pressing gently.
- Melt the remaining chocolate the same way as before, then pour it over the dough and spread evenly.
- Freeze for another 10 minutes until set, then cut into pieces and serve.
