These irresistible cookie dough bites are a delightful treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and cookie dough cravings, this edible cookie dough recipe is both gluten-free and vegan-friendly, making it an excellent choice for a variety of diets.
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Crafted with simplicity in mind, these no-bake bites come together quickly and easily, providing a tasty snack that's convenient to enjoy anytime. Whether you’re prepping snacks for the week or just need a quick treat, these cookie dough bites are sure to hit the spot.
I’ve always loved sneaking a taste of cookie dough when making chocolate chip cookies, and these bites capture that indulgent flavor without the need for baking, like this oat flour chocolate mug cake.
The best part is the texture is just right, and they’re easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins, making them a go-to recipe for satisfying those sweet cravings.
And if you don't mind baking these chocolate dipped macaroon cookies are an easy to make bite-size snack!
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Why You'll Love These Edible Cookie Dough Bites
- No-bake convenience: just like my matcha green tea energy bites, and my no-bake black bean brownies, no-bake bites are incredibly easy to make, perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
- Diet-friendly: this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made vegan with a simple swap of honey for maple syrup. There is no refined sugar like brown sugar, no raw flour or heat-treated flour, no raw eggs, and made without cream cheese.
- Satisfying treat: the taste and texture of real cookie dough in a bite-sized form that’s easy to enjoy anytime.
Recipe Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious cookie dough recipe:
Ingredient Notes:
- Gluten-free oat flour: provides the base for the cookie dough, giving it the right texture. You can also make your own by blending gluten free oats until fine.
- Nut butter: adds richness and helps bind the dough together, giving it a satisfying texture.
- Honey: naturally sweetens the dough. You can also use pure maple syrup as a vegan alternative.
- Coconut oil: adds richness and helps hold the dough together.
- Vanilla extract: enhances the flavor, making the bites taste just like classic cookie dough.
- Sea salt: balances the sweetness and deepens the flavor.
- Dark chocolate: choose your favorite dark chocolate chips or chunks for a delicious addition. I use dairy-free chocolate chips.
See recipe card below for all ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Almond flour: swap oat flour with almond flour for a different texture and flavor.
- Nut butter: try peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter to customize the flavor.
- Vegan-friendly: use pure maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Mint chocolate chip: add peppermint extract instead of vanilla for a minty twist.
How to Make No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites
- Step 1:
Combine Ingredients: Add oat flour, nut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt to a food processor or mixing bowl.
Mix: Blend or mix until the ingredients are well combined, forming a dough-like consistency.
Add Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed.
- Step 2:
Shape: Scoop out bite-sized portions and roll them into balls.
Chill: Store in the fridge to firm up before enjoying.
Expert Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients: for best results, ensure your basic ingredients are at room temperature to achieve the texture of cookie dough.
- Make homemade oat flour: you can easily make oat flour by blending oats in a food processor until fine.
- Make truffles: for a decadent treat, dip the chilled bites in melted chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Add-ins: for a fun twist, try adding chia seeds, cocoa nibs, coconut flour, or protein powder. A touch of extra sweetener can help keep the bites moist and delicious.
Common Questions
Use a small cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly. Then, roll the dough between your palms to form smooth balls.
For a fun twist, make cookie dough squares by pressing the dough into an 8-inch square dish lined with parchment paper, chill, and then cut into squares for cookie dough bars. Or mix it into your favorite caramel nice cream.
This cookie dough is meant to be enjoyed raw, not baked. Baking it could cause the dough to spread and lose its texture. For a perfect baked treat, try my almond butter cookies or chocolate fudge cookies instead!
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: store the cookie dough bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They will soften at room temperature.
- Freezer: freeze the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 large bowl
- 1 cookie scoop or ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) certified gluten-free oat flour
- ⅓ cup (83 ⅓ g) nut butter, like almond butter
- 2 tablespoons honey, or pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil , or vegan butter, or ghee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup (87 ½ g) dark chocolate chunks, chopped pea-sized or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add oat flour, nut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt to a food processor or mixing bowl.
- Blend or mix until the ingredients are well combined, forming a dough-like consistency.
- Scoop out bite-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Store in the fridge to firm up before enjoying.
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Notes
- Store the cookie dough bites in the fridge in an airtight container for 1 week.
- Or freeze the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
John Hall says
Hands down my new favourite sweet treat. If you are a sucker for cookie dough like me, this is definitely the recipe for you. I have a major sweet tooth and could finally indulge without feeling too guilty. I have 2 young kids and they loved them as well (keep asking for more!) It's an excellent dessert or snack for the kids (and me) and they loved rolling their own cookie dough balls in their hands. Yum!
Jacqui Wilson says
I'm glad you enjoyed the cookie dough balls and I love that the kids had fun getting involved.