Cookie Dough Bites

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Instantly satisfy your cookie dough craving with my addictive no bake cookie dough bites! Made with no raw eggs and NO raw flour, they’re the perfect healthy treat!

Keen on making more edible cookie dough recipes? Try my chickpea cookie dough, protein cookie dough, and caramel cookie dough bars next.

cookie dough bites.

Is there anything as good as raw cookie dough? Go on, I’ll wait. 

Seriously, I’ll never turn down a bowl of healthy cookie dough, but sometimes, it’s nice to have a grab-and-go version I can make in advance. That’s where my chocolate chip cookie dough bites come in. 

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make edible cookie dough bites
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Storage instructions
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. More no-bake desserts you’ll enjoy 
  8. Cookie Dough Bites (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • Just 4 ingredients. All you need is almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and chocolate chips. 
  • Ready in 5 minutes. Since there’s no heat-treated flour, that cuts down on the prep time significantly. 
  • Secretly healthy. There’s no dairy, gluten, or refined sugar. 
  • Easy to customize. Add all sorts of mix-ins, switch up the ingredients, or stir them through my cookie dough ice cream. The options are endless.

★★★★★ REVIEW 

“My son and I have made these three times in the past month! We used regular pure maple syrup and added a splash of vanilla extract….AMAZING!”Tricia

Ingredients needed

  • Almond flour. I always prefer blanched almond flour because it yields a more consistent product, but you can also use almond meal. Just know your bites will be darker in color. 
  • Maple syrup. Adds sweetness and keeps the balls soft and gooey. You can also use honey or agave nectar if you prefer. 
  • Coconut oil. Helps hold the cookie dough balls together. Alternatively, use vegan butter or, if not strictly vegan, unsalted butter. 
  • Mini chocolate chips. To give our bites the flavor of chocolate chip cookies!

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

Step 1- Prep. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Step 2- Combine wet ingredients. In a microwave-safe bowl or stove top, melt the coconut oil and maple syrup. 

Step 3- Add dry ingredients. Add almond flour and mix until a thick, crumbly texture remains. If the batter is too thin, add a little extra flour. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 4- Shape. Using a cookie scoop, form 20-30 balls of cookie dough. Place each ball on the plate and refrigerate until firm.

cookie dough balls.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • Use an electric mixer. I usually mix everything by hand, but an electric mixer makes the process go by more quickly. 
  • Taste as you go. No baking means you can taste the cookie dough as you mix it and adjust the flavor or sweetness as needed!
  • Chill the dough. As you shape the balls, the cookie dough may get too soft. If this happens, I usually pop it in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up. 
  • Make them nut-free. If you have a nut allergy, swap the almond flour for oat flour.

Variations

  • Cut the carbs. Use keto maple syrup and sugar-free chocolate chips.
  • Add mix-ins. Like crushed peanuts, candy pieces, or a mixture of dark chocolate and white chocolate chips. 
  • Enhance the cookie dough. Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract or top the cookie dough balls with coarse sea salt and brown sugar.

Storage instructions

To store: Place leftover cookie dough balls in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to two weeks or at room temperature for up to five days. 

To freeze: Place the cookie dough balls in a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to six months.

no bake cookie dough bites.

Frequently asked questions

Are these gluten free?

Yes, these have no flour or grains in them and are suitable for celiacs.

Can I bake these?

If you bake cookie dough bites, they will be soft, chewy, and have a slight shortbread texture.

More no-bake desserts you’ll enjoy 

no bake cookie dough bites
5 from 221 votes
Instantly satisfy your cookie dough craving with my addictive no bake cookie dough bites! Made with no raw eggs and NO raw flour, they’re the perfect healthy treat! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings: 20 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

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Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Line a plate with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, add your coconut oil with maple syrup and heat until melted. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add your almond flour and mix very well, until a thick, crumbly texture remains. If the batter is too thin, add a little extra almond flour. Fold your chocolate chips.
  • Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form 20 large balls or 40 small balls of cookie dough. Place each ball on the lined plate and refrigerate until firm.

Notes

TO STORE: Place leftover cookie dough balls in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to two weeks or at room temperature for up to five days. 
TO FREEZE: Place the cookie dough balls in a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to six months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 13g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
Tried this recipe?Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld!

Originally updated September 2022, updated and republished July 2024

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. My son and I have made these 3 times in the past month! We used regular pure maple syrup and added a splash of vanilla extract….AMAZING!

      1. 5 stars
        @bigmansworld Thank you for this recipe! I made them according to your directions. The cookies are unbelievably delicious! Whipped these up in minutes. Perfectly delicious, 4 ingredient, no bake cookies. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    1. 5 stars
      I can’t wait to make these. They look so yummy. My husband loves cookie dough. He would rather eat cookie dough then a baked cookie. Thank you for this healthy easy recipe.