No-Bake Cookie Bars Chocolate Chip Gluten-Free Easy Recipe
No-Bake Cookie Bars are quick, easy gluten-free treats made with simple ingredients and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for a fast dessert with no baking required, they are soft, chewy, and ready in minutes—ideal for any time you need a sweet homemade snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rectangular baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups ground almonds ( 225 g )
- 1/4 cup peanut butter ( 60 g )
- 1/4 cup honey ( 80 g )
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut ( 60 g )
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate ( 200 g )
Instructions
- Add the ground almonds, peanut butter, honey, coconut, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Check the texture of the mixture. It should feel soft and slightly sticky but easy to press together.
- Fold the chocolate chips into the dough until evenly combined.
- Line a rectangular pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the pan.
- Press the mixture down firmly using a spoon or spatula until the surface is smooth and even.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the chocolate topping.
- Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour it over the chilled cookie layer and spread evenly.
- Freeze the bars for 15–20 minutes until firm. Remove from the pan, slice into squares, and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
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Notes
- Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Use good-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator to keep the bars firm and fresh.
- You can replace peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter