Made completely in the blender with cashews as the base, this cashew cookie dough bark is an easy and healthier holiday dessert option.
Cookie dough lovers, your time is now! Cookie dough bark has entered the holiday picture and I truly couldn’t imagine a better dessert situation.
Not only that but we’re keeping this bark completely no-bake and flour-free. It’s just you and your freezer against the world today, baby.
Y’all, I’m truly in awe of how this bark works. We’re starting with a base of cashews in the blender and ending up with a smooth and creamy mixture that sets up into a beautiful cookie dough-like bark with mini chocolate chips in every bite.
Holiday magic is all I can figure..
This bark features…
- A crisp exterior and soft cookie dough-like center with lots of chocolate chips
- A base of smooth and nutty homemade cashew butter
- Ready in minutes and easy to store in your freezer
Making the Bark
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Cashews
- Coconut oil
- Brown sugar
- Honey or agave nectar
- Vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- Mini semisweet chocolate chips
Choosing Your Cashews
You will need 3 cups roasted cashews for this bark. I recommend going with unsalted cashews so you can control the amount of salt added.
Tips for Perfect Cashew Bark
- Use a blender or food processor – one of these two tools is necessary for breaking down the cashews.
- Pour cashew mixture into 10×15 inch pan – no need to get the bark into a perfect rectangular shape, just spread it in an even thickness layer – bark is best when it’s a little misshapen and imperfect.
- Freeze bark for 1 hour – after about an hour the bark should be completely firm and ready to be broken into bite-sized bark pieces.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this bark.
- Try another chocolate – try chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate.
- Add more cashews on top – sprinkle a few roasted cashews on top after pouring bark in the pan.
- Add some sea salt – a sprinkle of flaky sea salt gives this bark a wonderful salty contrast to the sweet flavor.
- Top with sprinkles – for a pop of holiday color, top bark with sprinkles after pouring into pan.
Storing Bark
This bark stores well in the freezer up to 2 months making it ideal for a make-ahead dessert or quick addition to a cookie tray.
A batch of this cookie dough bark NEVER lasts long so please plan accordingly!
The texture is kinda like a cross between fudge and chocolate chip cookie dough but with the added benefit of having that wonderful frozen element. We could also just call it pure perfection. ♥
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Cashew Cookie Dough Bark
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Ingredients
- 3 cups unsalted roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 10×15 jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place cashews in a blender or food processor and blend on high for 2-4 minutes until cashews break down into a smooth butter, scraping down sides as necessary. Add coconut oil, brown sugar, honey, salt, and vanilla to cashew butter and blend until smooth.
- Pour cashew mixture into prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Freeze bark 1 hour until completely firm. Break bark into bite-sized chunks and store in freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 12/30/25.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Oh my goodness! This cookie dough bark looks like it has the best flavor and texture. Love how healthy you made it.
Sarah says
Thanks so much Christin! It’s the best kind of holiday treat for sure!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Wow this looks SO good, Sarah! I love that you made cookie dough bark with cashew butter. I just bought some last week and now I have the perfect treat to make with it. I think I would definitely devour this in no time!
Sarah says
Cashew butter is AMAZING, isn’t it??
annie says
These look like a dream! Nutty chocolaty flourless wonder. I’ll have to store them in the freezer to stop myself from eating the whole darn batch.
Sarah says
It’s so hard to not eat the entire batch! It’s plain addicting!
mira says
This is a genius idea! Love this bark! So delicious, need to try it!
Sarah says
Thanks Mira! LMK if you try it!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Cookie dough bark is probably the best thing I read today! Have to add on the must make list!
Sarah says
You totally need to try this one, Pamela!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This sounds absolutely AMAZING and I love that its healthy cause that means I can eat it all 🙂 This is so unique!
Sarah says
You can totally eat it all and ZERO judgement from me on that one! LOL. It’s so addicting!
Amanda says
I can definitely see how this cookie dough bark could be addicting. The texture sounds amazing. And I think I need a healthier treat than the ones I’ve been making lately!
Sarah says
Thanks Amanda! This cookie dough is definitely a nice alternative to the usual-heavy holiday desserts!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Wow that sounds like an amazing idea! I’d love to eat a chunk of cookie dough, straight-up 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks June! Cookie dough straight is the best thing ever!
Kelly says
Cookie dough bark that is healthy is totally brilliant, girl!! It looks so dreamy & delicious! Love the cashews abd coconut flour!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Kelly! Hope you’re having a nice weekend, friend!
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