Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated white sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (any kind), plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (130g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat-Treat the Flour: Spread flour evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes, or microwave in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes total, stirring between intervals. Let cool completely before using. This step is crucial for food safety.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or wooden spoon to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. The mixture should look pale and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk until fully incorporated. The mixture might look slightly separated at this point—that’s normal.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the cooled, heat-treated flour and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed (or stir with a spoon) until everything comes together into a thick, cookie dough-like consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dough is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. For scoopable dough, keep it thick. For dipping, add more milk to thin it slightly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately by the spoonful, use as a dip for cookies or fruit, roll into balls, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Flour Safety: Never skip heat-treating the flour. Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria. Baking or microwaving kills any potential pathogens.
- Butter Temperature: Make sure butter is softened but not melted. If it’s too melted, the dough will be greasy and won’t hold its shape.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The dough will firm up when cold, so let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
- Milk Adjustment: Different brands of butter have different water content, so you may need more or less milk to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg