Many of us love to taste cookie dough before it’s baked. It’s sweet, soft, and just so tempting. But regular cookie dough isn’t safe to eat because of raw eggs and raw flour.
The good news? You can easily make an edible cookie dough at home that’s safe and just as tasty.
In this guide, I’ll explain how to do it step by step, why certain steps are important, and a few ways to customize it.
Food-Safety Essentials
Traditional cookie dough usually has raw eggs, which can carry Salmonella, and raw flour, which can contain bacteria like E. coli.
To make edible dough safe, we do two things: skip the eggs and heat-treat the flour.
To heat-treat flour, you can use your oven or microwave.
In the oven, spread the flour on a baking sheet and bake it at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once or twice so it doesn’t burn.
Let it cool completely before adding it to your dough. If you use a microwave, place the flour in a bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until it reaches 165°F.
Basic Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
Here’s a simple recipe you can make at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (you can add a little more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Steps
- Cream butter and sugars: In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in vanilla and milk.
- Add flour and salt: Gradually mix in cooled, heat-treated flour and salt. The dough should come together and be soft.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold them in evenly.
If the dough is too thick, add a little more milk (one teaspoon at a time) until it’s the texture you like.
Variations & Add-Ins
This basic dough is great on its own, but you can also have fun with different flavors and textures.
You might try mixing in peanut butter for a rich, nutty taste or adding colorful sprinkles to make it feel festive.
Craving more chocolate?
Stir in extra chocolate chunks or even a bit of cocoa powder. If you like crunch, chopped nuts or cereal pieces work really well too.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Serving Tips
This dough is easy to make ahead and store. You can keep it in the fridge for up to one week in an airtight container.
If you want to store it longer, freeze it for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat, just let it soften a bit.
You can enjoy it in different ways: roll it into small balls for bite-size treats, stir chunks into ice cream, or simply grab a spoon and dig in.
Conclusion
Making edible cookie dough at home is simple and quick. By skipping eggs and heat-treating the flour, you can enjoy it without worry.
Whether you keep it classic or add your own creative mix-ins, this dough is a fun treat that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.