Description
These indulgent bars feature a rich, edible cookie dough layer topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without baking!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- For Ganache Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- 2. Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add milk, vanilla, and salt; mix until combined.
- 3. Gradually add flour, mixing until fully incorporated. Fold in 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
- 4. Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Chill for 30 minutes.
- 5. Prepare ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and stir until melted.
- 6. Pour ganache over chilled cookie dough layer. Spread evenly with an offset spatula.
- 7. Immediately sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and optional sea salt.
- 8. Chill for 2 hours or until ganache is set before slicing into bars.
Notes
• Store bars in refrigerator for up to 1 week
• For nutty variation, add 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans to dough
• Ensure all ingredients are heat-treated if concerned about raw flour safety