Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls



I tried this recipe from a wonderful baker named Abby Page. Thanks for sharing Abby! If you like cookie dough, you have got to try this one! Its originally from www.joythebaker.com and it makes about 10 large balls. It has no eggs in it so it's safe to eat!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

1 stick butter (1/2 cup) at room temp
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup greek yogurt or applesauce or peanut butter (I used peanut butter)
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, melted for dipping

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in yogurt or applesauce or peanut butter, whichever you prefer along with the vanilla extract and combine.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add all at once to the buter and sugar mix and stir until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.Add extra peanut butter or applesauce if too crumbly, add Tblps at a time.
Scoop large spoonfuls or ice cream scoops onto waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Place in freezer at least three hours.
When ready to dip the balls, melt chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl and dip balls into chocolate using hands, spoon or fork. Let excess chocolate drip off into bowl and set onto wax paper until set up. Keep stored in refrigerator. EnJOY!