If you’re craving something sweet, chewy, and chocolatey, these no bake cookie dough bars are going to be your new favorite treat. They’re soft, rich, and packed with flavor, plus, there’s no oven required at all!
Made with simple ingredients like dates, nut butter, almond flour, and dark chocolate, these no bake cookie dough bars come together in minutes and are perfect for quick desserts, snack cravings, or party treats. Just mix, press, chill, and enjoy a delicious guilt-free dessert anytime.
Method
Make the Dough
Start by getting your food processor or blender ready. Add in the softened dates, nut butter of your choice, vanilla extract, almond flour, and cinnamon powder. Blend or pulse the ingredients together until a thick, sticky dough forms. The mixture should be smooth enough to hold together, but you might still see tiny bits of dates here and there, and that’s totally fine! If your dates weren’t soft enough before blending, the dough might turn out a bit dry, so make sure to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand. Once your dough is ready, it should look and feel a lot like classic cookie dough only this one is totally safe to eat raw!
Add the Chocolate Chips
Now it’s time to add some crunch and sweetness. Take about half of your chocolate chips roughly 1/2 cup and mix them into the dough. You can either do this by hand using a spatula or spoon, or pulse them in gently with your food processor. Make sure they’re evenly distributed so every bite of your bars has a little chocolatey surprise.
Shape the Bars
Line a loaf tin or small baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the sides are covered, too this helps the bars lift out easily later. Then, scoop the dough into the tin and press it down firmly using a spatula or your fingers. If the dough is sticking too much, lightly wet your hands or the spatula to help smooth it out. Try to make the layer as even and flat as possible so your bars look neat when cut.
Melt and Pour
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips with the tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat it chocolate can burn quickly! Once melted, pour the chocolate over the pressed cookie dough layer in the tin. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly across the surface. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top for a tasty, crunchy finish.
Chill and Slice
Once your bars are fully assembled, place the tin in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until the top chocolate layer has hardened and the bars are firm to the touch. When they’re ready, lift the parchment paper out of the tin and transfer the block to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice into bars or squares whatever shape you like best! Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for the perfect grab-and-go treat.
Necessary Tools
- Food processor or blender
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf tin or small baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Freezer
No Bake Cookie Dough Bars
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy10
servings15
minutes15
minutesIngredients
1 cup dates, pitted and softened
1/2 cup nut butter (any kind you love peanut, almond, cashew!)
1–2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup almond flou
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
(Optional) Flaky sea salt for topping
Directions
- Make the dough:
In your food processor, toss in the dates, nut butter, vanilla, almond flour, and cinnamon. Pulse until everything mixes into a thick, sticky dough. It should look a bit like cookie dough yum! - Add the chocolate chips:
Take half (about 1/2 cup) of the chocolate chips and mix them into the dough. You can do this by hand or give it a quick pulse in the processor. - Shape the bars:
Line your loaf tin with parchment paper, then press the dough evenly into it. Smooth it out as best as you can. - Melt and pour:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the rest of the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until it’s smooth and melty. Pour this over the dough layer and spread it out. - Chill and slice:
Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top if you like. Pop the whole thing in the freezer for about an hour until firm. Then take it out, slice into bars, and snack away!
Notes
- Make sure your dates are softened if they’re dry or hard, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
- Don’t skip the parchment paper! It makes removing the bars SO much easier.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate microwave in short bursts and stir every time.
- The dough can be sticky, so use a spatula or wet hands to press it evenly into the tin.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve cold straight from the fridge for the best texture!
- Drizzle with a little extra nut butter before serving.
- Chop into bite-sized pieces and add to ice cream 🍨
- Pack in lunchboxes (just keep chilled if it’s warm out!).
Fun Fact
Did you know? Dates are nature’s candy! They’re super sweet, but they’re actually a fruit that grows on palm trees. They’re full of fiber and give our cookie dough bars natural sweetness no extra sugar needed!
Conclusion
And there you have it your very own No Bake Cookie Dough Bars that are sweet, chewy, and totally crave-worthy. No oven, no stress, just pure deliciousness. These are a favorite in my house, and I bet they’ll become one in yours, too.
