Easy Edible Cookie Dough

Featured in Sweet Treats and Baked Goods.

This safe cookie dough is genius! Ready in 25 minutes flat. The brown butter adds amazing flavor while heat treating flour makes it totally safe. Made different versions with chocolate chips, M&Ms, sprinkles. Great for late night cravings. Keeps well in the fridge. Such a fun treat without worrying about raw ingredients.
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Updated on Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:18:10 GMT
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This easy edible cookie dough satisfies all those cravings for raw cookie dough without any worry. After perfecting this recipe I've discovered the secret to achieving that perfect buttery texture we all love sneaking from the mixing bowl. The way the brown butter adds depth while keeping everything perfectly safe to eat makes this treat absolutely irresistible.

Pure Indulgence

What makes this edible cookie dough so special is how quickly it comes together while still delivering that authentic cookie dough experience. No eggs needed just pure dessert satisfaction. My friends always gather in the kitchen when I'm making it knowing they can freely sample without any concerns.

What You'll Need

  • Butter: Browned for extra flavor.
  • Flour: Heat-treated for safety.
  • Brown Sugar: For perfect sweetness.
  • White Sugar: Adds texture.
  • Vanilla: Pure extract please.
  • Milk: Just enough to bind.
  • Chocolate Chips: Mini ones work best.

Let's Start Mixing

Brown Your Butter
Watch it turn perfectly golden.
Treat Your Flour
Safety first always.
Mix with Care
Combine everything until just right.
Add the Fun
Fold in those chocolate chips.

Success Secrets

The key to perfect edible cookie dough lies in those little details. Take time browning that butter it adds such amazing flavor. And don't skip heat-treating the flour it's crucial for food safety while keeping that authentic cookie dough experience.

Endless Possibilities

This edible cookie dough is so versatile. Enjoy it straight from the bowl add it to ice cream or roll it into little truffles. It keeps beautifully in the fridge ready whenever those cookie dough cravings strike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why heat treat the flour?
Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria. Heating it to 160°F makes it safe to consume without baking.
→ Why brown the butter?
Browning butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that enhances the cookie dough taste.
→ How long does it keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it keeps for up to 3 days.
→ Why let ingredients cool?
Hot ingredients would melt the chocolate chips and affect the texture. Cooling ensures proper consistency.
→ Can I bake this dough?
This recipe is specifically formulated for eating raw and won't bake properly into cookies.

Easy Edible Cookie Dough

A safe-to-eat cookie dough made with heat-treated flour and brown butter, studded with chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying cookie dough cravings.

Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
25 Minutes
By: Mina

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (6 servings)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1/2 cup salted butter.
02 1 cup all-purpose flour.
03 1/2 cup light brown sugar.
04 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
05 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
06 2 tablespoons milk.
07 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Instructions

Step 01

Melt butter over medium heat, swirling constantly until amber colored. Cool 20 minutes.

Step 02

Microwave flour in 30-second intervals, whisking between, until 160°F. Cool completely.

Step 03

Whisk sugars into cooled flour. Stir in cooled butter and vanilla until combined.

Step 04

Add milk and mix. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 05

Eat immediately or chill for later.

Notes

  1. Safe to eat raw.
  2. Keeps 3 days in refrigerator.
  3. Cannot be baked.

Tools You'll Need

  • Small saucepan.
  • Microwave-safe bowl.
  • Thermometer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 296
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 43 g
  • Protein: 4 g