Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
This safe-to-eat edible cookie dough recipe is egg-free, made with heat-treated flour, and perfect for quick snacking. Creamy, delicious, and easy to make, it’s the best cookie dough recipe to enjoy as is or bake into cookies!
While my famous chocolate chip cookies recipe became one of the most wanted recipes in the world (yes, you heard it right 😉) with almost 8 million views, I wouldn’t recommend eating the dough from that recipe for several reasons (which I’ll explain later). That’s why I developed this recipe for edible cookie dough 🍪, which is safe to eat 🛡️ and can be made as a single serving or even as cookie dough for two!
Video Recipe 📹
Watch the full video recipe to learn how to make the best edible cookie dough recipe. This step-by-step tutorial simplifies the process, offering tips and tricks to guarantee perfect results every time.
Prefer the written recipe? Scroll down to the recipe box for the full written recipe! 👇
Why You’ll Love Edible Cookie Dough 🍪
- Trusted Recipe: With almost 800K views on YouTube, this recipe is foolproof and highly praised by foodies worldwide.
- Safe to Eat: Made with heat-treated flour and no eggs, it’s completely safe to enjoy raw! 🛡️
- Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes, it’s the ultimate no-bake treat. ⏱️
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts. 🍫🌈
- Versatile Servings: Make it as a single serving or for two to share. 🤝
- Perfect Snack: Creamy, sweet, and satisfying for any cookie dough craving. 😋
How to Make Edible Cookie Dough
1. Heat-Treat the Flour: Spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake briefly to kill any bacteria.
2. Cream the Ingredients: Beat butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. Mix the Dough: Add heat-treated flour and stir until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
4. Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate the dough briefly to enhance the texture, then dig in or bake!
Tips to Make Safe-to-Eat Edible Cookie Dough 🛡️
- Always Heat-Treat Flour: Baking the flour kills bacteria and makes it safe to use.
- Skip Eggs: Use this egg-free recipe to avoid foodborne illness risks.
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Use fresh butter, sugar, and vanilla for the best flavor.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for better texture and a richer taste.
- Experiment with Add-Ins: Try adding nuts, sprinkles, or white chocolate chips. 🌰🎉
- Store Properly: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Is Raw Cookie Dough Safe to Eat?
Traditional raw cookie dough isn’t safe due to the risk of raw eggs and untreated flour, which may contain bacteria. This edible cookie dough recipe is made with heat-treated flour and no eggs, making it completely safe and delicious to enjoy raw! 🛡️🍪
Can I bake this edible cookie dough into cookies?
Yes, but I don’t recommend it as the result is crumbly cookies. For a solid baking recipe, try my soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies instead—they’re perfect for baking!
Why do I need to heat-treat flour for edible cookie dough?
Heat-treating flour eliminates bacteria like E. coli, making it safe to eat raw. It’s a quick step that ensures your edible cookie dough is completely safe and delicious to enjoy!
Variations
- Single Serving (Edible Cookie Dough for One): Divide the original recipe by 8.
- Double Serving (Edible Cookie Dough for Two): Divide the original recipe by 4.
- Without Milk: Replace milk with almond milk or water for a dairy-free version.
- Gluten-Free Edible Cookie Dough: Use gluten-free flour or oat flour to make this recipe accessible for everyone.
- Edible Cookie Dough Without Brown Sugar: substitute it with white granulated sugar or another sweetener like coconut sugar or powdered sugar for a smoother texture.
Troubleshooting Edible Cookie Dough 🛠️
- Dough Too Dry: Add a splash of milk or cream to fix the texture. 🥛
- Dough Too Soft: Chill it in the fridge for 15-30 minutes. ❄️
- Grainy Texture: Ensure butter and sugar are creamed thoroughly for a smooth dough.
- Flour Clumps: Sift the flour before adding it to the mixture for a uniform consistency.
How to Store
Store edible cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge before eating. 🍪❄️
Common Questions
Absolutely! Substitute the flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour or oat flour for a gluten-free version.
Raw flour can contain bacteria like E. coli. Heat-treating kills these bacteria, making it safe to eat.
Yes! Replace butter with vegan butter and milk with almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
More Cookie Recipes
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies – If you prefer to bake the cookies, use this recipe.
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Coffee Bean Cookies
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Brownie Cookies
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (190 g) Flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) Butter softened
- 1½ tablespoons Milk
- ¾ cup (150 g) Brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (60 g) Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Evenly spread flour on a baking tray and bake for 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool. *read recipe notes
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, salt and milk. Beat until combined. Add flour and stir until combined. Add chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Ready to eat.
- If you’d like to bake the cookies: preheat oven to 350F (180C). Shape cookie dough into balls. Arrange on baking tray, flatten cookies with a spoon and bake for about 15 minutes, until brown on the edges. Before you bake the cookies read the notes.
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Notes
- Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
- FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.
- Do I have to heat flour? Heat-treating flour eliminates bacteria like E. coli, making it safe to eat raw. It’s a quick step that ensures your edible cookie dough is completely safe and delicious to enjoy!
- If you enjoyed this recipe, I would appreciate hearing your honest opinions about it in the comments. It means a lot to me! 😊
