Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Dough Layer:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Coating:

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter

Directions:

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.

Make the Dough:

Gradually add the flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.

Fold in the chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Press into the Pan:

Line a baking dish (about 8×8 or 9×9 inches) with parchment paper.

Press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

Chill the Dough:

Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour, or until the dough becomes firm.

Prepare the Chocolate Coating:

While the dough chills, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth.

Top with Chocolate:

Once the dough is firm, pour the melted chocolate over the chilled cookie dough and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Decorate (Optional):

Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for decoration if desired.

Chill Again:

Return the dish to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has fully set.

Cut and Serve:

Once the chocolate is firm, remove the bars from the dish and cut them into squares or bars.

Enjoy!

Indulge in these delicious homemade chocolate chip cookie dough bars!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 320 per serving