No bake cookie dough bites with cream cheese

Q: Do Cookie Dough Bites need to be refrigerated?

Answer: Cookie Dough Bites dont have the same raw cookie dough you would use for baking. Most importantly, they dont contain eggs, so they dont require refrigeration.

Q: What makes a cookie chewy vs soft?

Well, the long and short answer to chewy cookies is its all about the moisture content. Cookies that are dense and chewy incorporate more moisture into the batter. This can be achieved by making substitutions with ingredients, or even just changing the way you incorporate certain ingredients.

Listen, I’ve been doing my best to provide a distraction from current events, but there’s just no way around it anymore:

If you’re reading this right now, you’re in the middle of a global pandemic and have officially run out of things to do.

But don’t worry! I’m not going to focus on any of the terrible you’re tired of hearing about on the daily. I’m here to give you some fresh new ideas on how to utilize your time.

Social distancing is a great opportunity to take on new indoor hobbies. Let me share with you two that have occupied my self-isolation period:

Eating everything in sight.
Not-baking.

Betty Crocker No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites are safe to eat raw, ready in 15 minutes or less, and only require adding butter & cream cheese. The mix is an easy find at Walmart, and we’re going to assume you already picked up plenty of butter and cream cheese during one of your hoarding sprees. Thankfully the recipe doesn’t call for any toilet paper, but in the event that these are really, really good, you might want to wait until you can find some.

The mix uses heat treated flour and plenty of sprinkles. It also includes a packet of vanilla flavored candy melts to use as icing. To prepare:

Step 1: Wash your hands thoroughly to ensure you don’t give your cookie dough bites the coronavirus.

Step 2: Microwave cream cheese and butter for 20-30 seconds until both are soft.

Step 3: Stir in the No Bake Cookie Dough mix until very well blended and form the dough.

Step 4: Shape dough into balls (recommended size 1-inch). The mix yields 18 balls, or about 10 if you’re a fatass like me.

Step 5: Stay at least six feet away from other people at all times and throw things at them if they try to eat some of your cookie dough bites.

Step 6: Microwave candy melts on High for 1 minute, stir until melted, and drizzle over cookie dough.

Note: Social distancing has not made me a better decorator.

Step 7: Wash your raw, cracked, and bleeding hands seven more times.

Step 8: Refrigerate until set and enjoy!

Betty Crocker No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites in Birthday Cake flavor certainly have the yellow cake and funfetti flavor you know and love. Very soft and thick. They’re not super duper sugary but the heavy amount of cream cheese helps yield a vanilla cake frosting vibe.

While I enjoy these, my biggest complaint actually ties to that high amount of cream cheese. It gives these cookie dough bites a bit of a sour element that highlights the fact that it’s not a proper & true cookie dough. Or maybe I just suck at measuring.

Still, pretty good considering the minimal amount of effort involved.

Burning Questions:

Can I go outside yet? No.
Is it ok that I’ve gained 15 lbs already? Yes.
Can I borrow some toilet paper? I’m all out.

Place of Purchase: Walmart

Rating: 7 out of 10

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If you love cookie dough, then you’re going to love these No Bake Cookie Dough Bites! They’re the perfect little snack for when you’re craving something sweet and delicious.

If you love easy no-bake recipes, then this is the recipe for you. Not only are these bites delicious, but they only take minutes to make!

The history of eating raw cookie dough is a bit murky. Some say that people have been eating it for centuries, while others claim that it only became popular in the 20th century.

There are many theories as to why people love to eat raw cookie dough. Some say it’s because the dough is delicious and satisfying, while others claim that it’s because the dough contains raw eggs, which contain important nutrients.

Whatever the reason may be, there’s no doubt that raw cookie dough is a tasty treat! And, with this recipe, you can satisfy that cookie dough craving without the risk of eating raw eggs.

Why I Love This Recipe

These No Bake Cookie Dough Bites are the perfect little snack for when you’re craving something sweet and delicious. You’ll love them, I guarantee it!

Ready in under 30 minutes
Easy to make
Fun to make
Always a hit at parties
Perfect for picky eaters
Looks beautiful on a plate

If you love eating cookie dough, give this Smore’s Cookie Dough recipe a try.

Ingredients

Only a few simple ingredients are needed for these No Bake Cookie Dough Bites. These ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, and you probably have them on hand.

Betty crocker, no bake cookie dough bites
milk chocolate chips
cream cheese
milk
butter
vanilla extract
heat-treated flour
Sprinkles- optional

Substitutions

Chocolate Chips: Instead of milk chocolate, you can use semi-sweet or white chocolate chips.

Extract: Change the flavor of these cookie bites by using a different flavor extract.

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this delicious recipe.

Baking pan
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons

These No Bake Cookie Dough Bites come together in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Heat treat the flour

You will want to put your ¼ cup of flour on a pan and place it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 3 minutes to kill any bacteria that could be on the flour.

Step 2: Add the mix to a bowl

First, you want to get your mix from in the box and add it into the bowl.

Step 3: Add cream cheese, butter, and vanilla

Next, you will want to add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and mix well till combined.

Step 4: Add the sprinkles if desired

Add some sprinkles now if you have those out.

Step 5: Check the consistency

Then if it is too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time till it is a nice consistency. If it is too dry add one tablespoon of milk at a time till you get it to the consistency you’d like. You want it to be thick and not too soft.

Step 6: Chill the dough

Then you want to put the cookie dough in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 7: Shape into balls

Next, grab a cookie dipper, scoop out some dough and place on a pan with wax paper. Scoop until there is none left.

Step 8: Get out the chocolate dip

The box does come with melting chocolate to drizzle on top if you want to.

Step 9: Melt the chocolate for dipping

You need to put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 15-second increments until smooth.

Step 10: Dip in the chocolate if desired

Then you can grab a spoon and drizzle it on top of the cookie dough balls. You can skip this part if you want.

Step 11: Add more sprinkles

Add more sprinkles to the top if you’d like. Store in the fridge when done.

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

You can add just about anything in this recipe that you’d like!

Peanut butter: Add peanut butter to the mixture before melting it.

Peanut butter chips: Add peanut butter chips to the mixture before melting it.

M&Ms or other candies: Place these fun candies on top of the cookie dough balls, then drizzle with chocolate.

Tips

Want to make sure that your cookie dough turns out perfectly? Here are my best tips for making this recipe.

Be sure to allow the cookie dough bites to completely chill before you dip them in the chocolate.
If you want to save time but still have the chocolate on top, you can add the chocolate to a piping bag and drizzle it instead of dipping.
Don’t want to heat up the oven? You can also heat-treat flour in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 1:30 to 2 minutes.

FAQs

Do you have questions about these Cookie Dough Bites? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions?

How to store

These are best stored in the fridge for up to one week.

How to freeze

You can freeze these cookie dough bites by wrapping them in wax paper and aluminum foil. Then you will want to put them in a freezer bag or another freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can make these in advance. You will want to store them in the fridge until ready to serve.

If you like Cookie Dough, give these recipes a try:

Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Patriotic Edible Cookie Dough
Cream Cheese Monster Cookie Dough Dip

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This is the perfect little snack when you’re craving something sweet and delicious.

Prep Time 15 mins

Chill 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 Bites

Calories 149 kcal

▢ 1 Box Betty crocker no bake cookie dough bites
▢ 1 cup milk chocolate chips
▢ 6 ounces cream cheese room temp
▢ 3 tablespoons milk see directions
▢ 1 tablespoon butter room Temp
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
▢ ¼ cup of heat treated flour
▢ Sprinkles- optional

You will want to put your ¼ cup of flour on a pan and place in the oven at 350 degrees for about 3 minutes. (To kill any bacteria that could be on the flour)
First you want to get your mix from in the box and add it into the bowl.
Next you will want to add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and mix well till combined.
Add some sprinkles now if you have those out.
Then if it is too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time till it is a nice consistency. If it is too dry add one tablespoon of milk at a time till you get it the consistency you’d like. You want it to be thick and not too soft.
Then you want to put the cookie dough in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes.
Next, grab a cookie dipper, scoop out some dough and place on a pan with wax paper. Scoop until there is none left.
The box does come with melting chocolate to drizzle on top if you want to.
You need to put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and melt in 15 second increments until smooth.
Then you can grab a spoon and drizzle it on top of the cookie dough balls. You can skip this part if you want.
Add more sprinkles to the top if you’d like. Store in the fridge when done.

Serving: 1BiteCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 113IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

Need to run to the store for a few ingredients first? Don’t forget to pin this recipe so you can find it when you’re ready to cook!

No-Bake Bites Cookie Dough are safe to eat raw because we use heat treated flour. Ready in 15 minutes or less, these delicious bites can be enjoyed frozen or refrigerated.

Answer: Cookie Dough Bites don't have the same raw cookie dough you would use for baking. Most importantly, they don't contain eggs, so they don't' require refrigeration.

Well, the long and short answer to chewy cookies is it's all about the moisture content. Cookies that are dense and chewy incorporate more moisture into the batter. This can be achieved by making substitutions with ingredients, or even just changing the way you incorporate certain ingredients.

Betty Crocker is selling No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites and they look yummy! There is no baking required, you just pour out the mix, blend in butter and cream cheese, and eat!