Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups Recipe
Delight in these no-bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups featuring a crunchy cookie crust, a smooth chocolate layer, and a luscious edible cookie dough topping studded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect as a fun, indulgent treat that requires no oven time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 cookie dough cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Cookie Dough Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Garnish
- Extra chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Crush chocolate chip cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. In a bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter until the mixture holds together. Press the mixture evenly into 6 silicone muffin molds to form the crust layer. Freeze for 10-15 minutes to set the crust.
- Melt Chocolate Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted. Pour this melted chocolate evenly over the frozen cookie crusts. Return to the freezer for another 10-15 minutes to harden the chocolate layer.
- Make Cookie Dough Filling: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing well to combine. Gradually incorporate the heat-treated flour into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips for texture.
- Assemble Cookie Dough Cups: Scoop the prepared cookie dough onto the chilled chocolate layer in each muffin mold. Spread it evenly to cover the chocolate surface. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for garnish and added crunch.
- Chill to Set: Place the assembled cookie dough cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the dough to firm up and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Heat-treat the flour by baking it at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to kill any bacteria, making it safe to eat raw in the dough.
- Use silicone muffin molds for easy removal of the cups without breaking.
- The cups need refrigeration before serving to maintain their shape and texture.
- These cookie dough cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of chocolate chips sprinkled on top or inside the dough.
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