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    Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

    Published: Jan 22, 2023 by Marni Katz · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Raw cookie dough might just be one of the best treats to satisfy my sweet tooth. And yes, we all know we aren't supposed to be eating it. This delicious edible sugar cookie dough recipe is just the solution to our cookie dough cravings. And the best part, you make it just like traditional cookie dough. No fancy tools, no fancy ingredients. This recipe is truly the best way to have your cookie dough, and eat it too!

    small jar of cookie dough with a small spoon next to it with sprinkles

    Edible cookie dough tastes just like the real thing

    Just like so many cookie recipes you've seen before, this recipe starts with the baking basics. Flour, sugar, butter, vanilla and some mix-ins come together to form an edible version of the cookie doughs you know and love.

    With one little deletion (the eggs) and one easy extra step (heat treating the uncooked flour), you have a treat you can eat anytime of day. This quick dough can take on the flavor of your favorite cookies.

    Use it as a treat on it's own or as a dip for pretzels or graham crackers. Feeling extra fancy, mix in bites of cookie dough into a homemade ice cream or milkshake. Even use it as part of another no bake dessert (cookie dough chocolate mousse pie anyone)? The possibilities are endless!

    Ingredients

    ingredients for edible cookie dough
    • Butter: When baking (or not baking in this case), I like to use unsalted butter. Already softened butter will make this recipe a breeze.
    • Sugar: I use only white granulated sugar in this recipe. I like to leave the brown sugar for when I make edible chocolate chip cookie dough.
    • Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract is always my go to for dessert recipes, but use what you have on hand (imitation vanilla extract will be just fine).
    • Flour: All purpose flour or any gluten free substitute will work. Make sure to heat treat it and bring the temperature of the flour up to at least 160 degrees before using in the recipe.
    • Milk: Whole milk, skim milk, or plant based milk will all work.

    HOW TO MAKE EDIBLE Sugar COOKIE DOUGH

    It takes just a few simple steps before the cookie dough is ready to eat! 

    The first step and probably the most important step is heat treating your flour. Spread the flour out on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. 

    flour spread on a cookie sheet with measuring cups

    Then, you’ll mix the rest of the ingredients as you if you were making real cookies. You can do this with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer. Either way, the process is the same.

    Cream the butter and sugar.

    sugar and butter being creamed together in a glass bowl

    Add the vanilla. Mix until combined.

    vanilla added to creamed butter and sugar

    Add the flour, give it all mix and then add the milk ingredients.

    flour added to cookie dough

    Mix it all up until combined. 

    edible cookie dough being mixed with hand mixer

    Voila, edible sugar cookie dough. Now add in the sprinkles if you liked. Just fold them in with a spatula until evenly dispersed and you are ready to enjoy.

    FAQ's

    What happens if you bake edible cookie dough?

    The short answer is that you'll end up with a not very exciting cookie (kinda). Because there is no rising agent (like baking powder or baking soda) and no eggs like a regular sugar cookie dough, the texture won't be quite right. They would be edible, but I wouldn't recommend it. Try this cookie recipe instead.

    Can edible cookie dough be made vegan or gluten free?

    Yes, absolutely.
    To make vegan cookie dough you can easily substitute your favorite vegan butter for the regular butter and any plant based milk for the regular milk.
    To make gluten free edible sugar cookie dough simply substitute the all purpose flour for your favorite gluten free 1:1 substitute flour, being sure to still heat treat it as directed.

    cookie dough on a beater

    How to heat treat flour

    Raw flour can contain harmful bacteria that when eaten raw, can make you sick. For the same reason you want to stay away from consuming raw eggs, you want to stay away from eating raw flour.

    Heat-treated flour is the answer to making this easy edible cookie dough recipe safe to eat without baking. The good news is that flour is easy to treat and make safe.

    We know that heating the flour will kill the bacteria. Killing the bacteria will then make the flour safe to consume. To do this, you’ll need a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and your flour.

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
    • On your parchment lined baking sheet, spread the flour into a thin layer and bake for about 5-7 minutes. You want the flour to reach a temperature of 160 degrees.
    • Take it out of the oven, let it cool and continue on with this recipe.

    Awesome Toppings and Favorite Mix-Ins for cookie dough

    I really like to add sprinkles to the edible sugar cookie dough, but the base is great for a variety of toppings and mix-ins just like real cookie dough.

    Here are some fun ideas:

    • during the holiday season crushed candy canes with mini white chocolate chips is festive
    • swap the vanilla extract for almond extract and add in crushed almond pieces for a real nutty flavor
    • sea salt and caramel chips are always a great pairing
    • crushed pretzels add great texture to the sugar cookie base
    mason jar with cookie dough with sprinkles and sprinkles and plain sugar cookie dough in background

    How to store leftover sugar cookie dough

    Edible cookie dough lasts for up to 5 days in the fridge. Make sure to store it in an airtight container. I like to store smaller portions (snack sized) in either 2oz plastic containers with lids or 4oz mason jars. However, any sealed container will work just fine.

    When you are ready to go back in for another quick treat, you'll want to let the dough come back to room temperature for a few minutes before digging in. You'll find the edible cookie dough gets hard when chilled.

    cookie dough ready to store in a glass container

    Looking for other simple sweet snacks? Check these out!

    • no churn mint chip ice cream
    • no churn pumpkin ice cream
    • one bowl brownies

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    edible cookie dough with sprinkles in a mason jar

    Edible sugar cookie dough

    Marni Katz
    Eat cookie dough guilt free with edible cookie dough. One simple step to make the raw dough safe again! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 212 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ sticks butter (12 TB)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cup flour (heat treated and cooled)
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¼ cup sprinkles (optional)

    Instructions
     

    Heat treat the flour

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the flour over a parchment lined cookie sheet in a thin layer. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the flour reaches at least 160 degrees.
    • Let the flour cool and continue with the recipe

    Make the Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

    • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and mix well.
    • Add in the flour and salt and mix until well combined.
    • Stream in the milk and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough seems dry don't hesitate to add additional milk (1 Tablespoon at a time).
    • Add in your mix-ins by folding them in with a spatula at the end.

    Notes

    Be sure to cool the heat treated flour to room temp before using.  You can easily heat treat the flour in bulk and store in an airtight container for up to a month before using.
    Be sure to refrigerate the dough if you aren't eating immediately, while there are no eggs, there is still milk and butter in the recipe.
    You can easily make this recipe dairy free by substituting the butter and milk.  It can also be gluten free by subbing for gluten free flour.
    If the dough is feeling to crumbly or dry after adding the milk, you can add a little more one tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you desire.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cookie dough, cookies with sprinkles, sugar cookie recipe
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    Marni Katz is the recipe developer, photographer and writer behind Simple Gray T-Shirt. She wants to help people keep things simple in the kitchen. With simple recipes, easy menu ideas and plenty of tips and tricks along the way, she wants getting a meal on the table to be as simple as putting on your favorite gray tee!
    "I want to inspire you to get back in the kitchen and do this, because you can!"

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