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Salted Chocolate Cookie Dough Balls

Salted Chocolate Cookie Dough Balls

Salted Chocolate Cookie Dough Balls are the ultimate no-bake treat, offering a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth with rich, decadent flavor. This incredibly easy recipe is perfect for quick desserts, party favors, or simply when a chocolate craving strikes, making it a must-have in your recipe arsenal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for drizzling, optional
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small cookie scoop
  • Fork
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar. Using an electric mixer (or a sturdy whisk and some elbow grease), beat the mixture until it's light, fluffy, and well combined. This process incorporates air, which helps create a tender cookie dough texture.
    1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  2. Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated. Then, add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This ensures that the salt is evenly distributed throughout the flour, preventing pockets of saltiness.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can lead to tough cookie dough balls.
  5. Gently fold in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). Chilling the dough makes it firmer and easier to roll into balls, preventing them from spreading too much and ensuring they hold their shape.
  7. Once chilled, scoop out portions of the cookie dough. You can use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon) or roll the dough by hand into approximately 1-inch balls. Place the rolled balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. If desired, melt a few extra semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle them over the cookie dough balls using a fork or a piping bag. Immediately sprinkle each ball generously with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet. The flaky sea salt is crucial for that delightful salty-sweet contrast.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, Flaky sea salt
  9. Place the baking sheet with the finished Salted Chocolate Cookie Dough Balls back into the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow them to firm up completely. This ensures they hold their shape and the chocolate drizzle sets.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.