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Base Edible Cookie Dough

A delicious and safe way to enjoy cookie dough without baking, this recipe offers a classic cookie dough flavor and multiple fun serving methods.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Edible Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup heat treated flour, cooled Use heat treated flour to ensure safety.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Can use plant butter for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Add more if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with chopped chocolate or sprinkles.
Additional Mix-Ins (Optional)
  • 1 cup mix-ins (e.g., toffee bits, crushed pretzels, cereal, mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, espresso powder) Experiment with different mix-ins for variety.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the softened butter and sugars until smooth.
  2. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and milk until combined.
  3. Gradually add the heat treated flour and mix again until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips, and adjust with a splash more milk if the dough feels dry.
Serving Suggestions
  1. For Cookie Dough Truffles: Roll dough into small balls, chill for 15 minutes, dip in melted chocolate, and let set.
  2. For Cookie Dough Parfait Cups: Layer vanilla yogurt or whipped cream with crumbled graham crackers and chunks of cookie dough.
  3. For Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches: Flatten two scoops of dough and sandwich a scoop of ice cream in between, then freeze for 30 minutes.
  4. For Cookie Dough Dip: Thin the dough with a bit of extra milk and cream cheese. Serve with pretzels, strawberries, and butter crackers.
  5. For Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates: Stuff sliced open dates with cookie dough and drizzle with chocolate.

Notes

Store cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. It can also be frozen for quick cravings. Always use heat treated flour and avoid raw eggs for safety.