Cookie Dough Recipe

Introduction

This no-bake cookie dough treat combines rich, safe-to-eat cookie dough with salty pretzels and a coating of smooth chocolate. It’s a fun and easy dessert that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat treated)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks (melted)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Pretzels (for sandwiching dough balls)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the all-purpose flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring halfway through. Allow it to cool completely before using.
2. Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract until combined.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the cooled, heat-treated flour to the mixture and stir until it forms a dough. Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
4. Step 4: Place the dough in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up and reduce stickiness.
5. Step 5: Roll the chilled dough into ½ inch balls, working one at a time.
6. Step 6: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
7. Step 7: Sandwich each dough ball between two pretzels and return them to the baking sheet.
8. Step 8: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
9. Step 9: Dip each pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate, then place back on the baking sheet.
10. Step 10: Refrigerate or freeze the dipped pretzels until the chocolate hardens before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Make sure to heat-treat the flour to eliminate any harmful bacteria, ensuring the dough is safe to eat raw.
• Use extra fine sea salt pretzels for a perfect salty crunch that complements the sweet dough.
• Try white chocolate or dark chocolate for dipping to change up the flavor.
• Add chopped nuts or sprinkles inside the dough for extra texture and color.

Storage

Store the cookie dough pretzel sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Thaw in the fridge before serving. Enjoy them chilled for the best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Why do I need to heat-treat the flour?

Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria like E. coli. Heating it in the microwave or oven kills these bacteria, making the flour safe to eat without baking.

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of melting chocolate?

Yes, but melting chocolate or chocolate chips combined with a little vegetable oil melts more smoothly, giving you a better coating and texture for dipping.

Cookie Dough Recipe

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This no-bake cookie dough recipe features safe-to-eat dough made with heat-treated flour, brown sugar, and butter, combined with mini chocolate chips and sandwiched between pretzel twists. Each treat is then dipped halfway in melted chocolate for a delicious sweet and salty snack that’s perfect for any occasion.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 20–24 pretzel cookie dough sandwiches 1x
• Category: No-Bake Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• 1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (heat treated)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Chocolate Coating

• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (melted)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Assembly

• Pretzels (enough for sandwiching cookie dough balls)

Instructions

1. Heat treat the flour: Place the all-purpose flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway through the time. This process ensures the flour is safe to eat raw. Let the flour cool completely before using.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
3. Add milk and vanilla: Mix in the milk and vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is uniform in texture.
4. Form the dough: Gradually sprinkle in the cooled, heat-treated flour and mix to form a dough. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
5. Chill the dough: Place the dough in the freezer for 10 minutes to reduce stickiness and make it easier to handle.
6. Roll dough balls: Once chilled, roll the dough into ½-inch diameter balls, working one at a time to prevent sticking.
7. Assemble pretzel sandwiches: Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Then, sandwich each cookie dough ball between two pretzels and set them back onto the prepared sheet.
8. Melt the chocolate: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
9. Dip sandwich treats: Dip each cookie dough pretzel sandwich halfway into the melted chocolate coating, then return them to the baking sheet.
10. Chill to set: Transfer the dipped pretzel sandwiches to the fridge or freezer to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.

Notes

• Heat-treating the flour is important to eliminate any harmful bacteria commonly found in raw flour.
• Using mini chocolate chips in the dough gives a better balance of chocolate in every bite.
• Freezing the dough briefly makes it easier to roll and handle without sticking to your hands.
• You can use either parchment paper or a silicone mat on your baking sheet for easy removal and cleanup.
• If you prefer a sweeter offset, try swapping pretzels with graham crackers for the sandwich base.
• Store these treats refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

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