Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites ~ No Egg ~ Easy ~

•  1/2 cup butter
•  1/4 cup sugar
•  1/2 cup brown sugar
•  3 tablespoons of half and half
•  1 teaspoon vanilla
•  1 1/3 cup flour
•  2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

 For the coating:

•  2 cups of chocolate chips (melted)
•  1 tablespoon shortening

1.  Cream butter and sugar together.
2.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well -- use your hands to get it together the best.
3.  Roll into 1-inch balls.
4.  Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Dip in chocolate, drizzle with chocolate or eat as is -- equally delicious no matter what!

 Let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

 Store in the refrigerator.