What Shall We Make Today?

Today’s entry is a no-bake Cookie Bite recipe!

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter room temperature

½ cup brown sugar, packed

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Start by heat-treating the flour. Add the flour to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 60 seconds. Stir the flour to distribute the heat and microwave for another 60 seconds. Stir again, and let cool. This step is important to kill any bacteria in the flour and make the cookie dough safe to eat. Alternatively, you can spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, just be careful it does not become brown.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the room-temperature butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Add the flour to the bowl and mix gently on low speed until the flour is just incorporated into the dough. The dough may be soft (not thick), but that’s okay.

Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough until evenly distributed.

Use a 1-inch cookie scoop to scoop the dough into bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in your hands to give it a smooth, round shape, then place it on a tray lined with parchment paper.

For best results, refrigerate the cookie dough bites for 30-60 minutes so they can firm up. This is optional; you can enjoy the bites right away if you prefer. Enjoy!