No-Bake Cookie Dough Cookies Recipe

I absolutely love to bake. It’s the main reason I’ve gained over 15 pounds in a matter of months! ☹ Don’t get me wrong, those pounds were well worth all the incredibly, decadent desserts I’ve had the pleasure of experimenting with. But this past summer with the weather reaching all-time highs of 112 degrees here in SoCal, turning on the oven did NOT sound appealing. So, what do you do when you’re desperately craving chocolate chip cookies but don’t want to risk melting from the heat of the oven? Make these equally satisfying No-Bake Cookie Dough Cookies instead! 😉

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO NO-BAKE COOKIE DOUGH?

Let’s be honest, we’ve all snuck a little raw cookie dough over the years without actually getting sick, right? It’s a guilty pleasure that we just can’t seem to resist. Now even though a little cookie dough here and there may not hurt you, it’s still risky due to possible foodborne bacteria that sometimes lurk in raw flour and eggs. For these no-bake cookie dough cookies, I eliminated that risk by removing both eggs and flour from the equation. Every other ingredient is almost identical to those of traditional chocolate chip cookies. So, what’s the secret to holding them all together and ensuring they’d be edible without baking? The answer… old fashioned oats.

ALL ABOUT THE OAT FLOUR

I used old fashioned oatmeal to make my very own oat flour right at home. All you need is a blender or food processor! Oat flour has been such a lifesaver for treats such as these cookies because it DOESN’T have to be baked to be consumed. So, I was able to use it to hold the batter together without needing flour or eggs. And it gave the same taste, appearance and consistency as traditional cookie dough. Since discovering how to make oat flour, I’ve been using it in everything from banana bread, chocolate cakes, zucchini bread, and now these cookie dough cookies. It’s such a versatile ingredient that has so many more nutrients and health benefits compared to white flour.  And if you don’t feel like making it yourself, they actually do sell ready-made oat flour at most grocery stores or online. But trust me, it’s insanely cheaper to make it yourself. 😉

MAKING THE COOKIE DOUGH COOKIES

Another thing to love about this no-bake cookie dough recipe is that it’s incredibly easy to make. After blending the oats into flour, I usually just dump all the other ingredients (except the chocolate chips) into the blender as well and let it do the work for me. After a few long pulses, the batter will thicken up and reach an undeniable cookie dough consistency. Afterwards, you’ll stir in the chocolate chips for the final cookie dough look. When it comes time to form the cookies, I’d suggest using a small cookie scoop to make it easier to handle the batter. Since you won’t be baking these cookies, you’ll need to place them in the fridge for about 20 minutes so that they harden a little and keep their shape.

NO-BAKE COOKIE DOUGH COOKIES!

As you can see from the pictures, I like to go a step further and drizzle or dunk them in melted chocolate after they’re set. You can never have enough chocolate and it gives them a fun, extra appetizing look! So, if you’re ready to satisfy that baked goods craving without having to actually bake… read on to see the full recipe for these No-Bake Cookie Dough Cookies. Enjoy!

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CHECK OUT THESE DECADENT NO-BAKE DESSERTS NEXT!

1. Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes Covered in White Chocolate
2. Homemade Chocolate Hearts
3. No-Bake Toblerone Cheesecake Bars

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