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.