I’ve never met a cookie dough I didn’t like. Raw eggs, raw flour and all. Don’t judge- you never licked a beater as a kid? It’s the best part of making cookies!
In fact, I might enjoy cookie dough more than actual baked cookies and I always judge a dessert on the deliciousness of the batter or dough long before the final version is complete.
While I like making actual cookies, sometimes I’m not in the mood to make a whole batch of cookies. More like I’m craving just a small amount of regular cookie dough as the perfect late night treat.
Edible Cookie Dough for 1
It comes as no surprise that instead of craving a cookie or two after dinner, I want a scoop of edible cookie dough.
It is funny to me that some folks refer to it as “edible cookie dough”… isn’t it all raw dough?
This was the part of the baking process I most looked forward too. And total jackpot if my sister wasn’t around; I could sometimes talk her into letting me have both beaters!
I know this isn’t popular, but I guess I have a raw cookie dough inferiority complex thinking it will never happen to me and luckily, it hasn’t.
How to Heat Treat Flour
The first time I published this recipe it was just an eggless cookie dough recipe (years ago), nowadays we know how to treat the flour. All the flavor with less e. coli, if you will. Good times.
Uncooked flour has a small chance of containing some yucky things, so to prevent this, pasteurize it at home. Microwaving is the quickest way. Place raw flour into the microwave (flour alone, not the dough) and heat on high for 20- 45 seconds. Please be mindful that all microwaves are different. Watch the flour closely so it doesn’t burn.
The oven is another good option, simply place it in a thin layer on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5ish minutes. Just make sure it doesn’t burn. This should be plenty to kill off any harmful bacteria.
Eggless Cookie Dough ingredients
You don’t need much for this easy recipe, in fact most folks have all the simple ingredients in their pantry for edible chocolate chip cookie dough.
- White sugar – Otherwise known as granulated sugar, this is the best type to use for this homemade edible cookie dough.
- Brown sugar – This is what gives it that classic cookie dough flavor. I like to use light brown sugar, but you can use dark too.
- Softened unsalted butter – some folks have swapped out coconut oil with good results. I prefer the flavor of butter.
- Chocolate chips or mix-ins – These are optional but definitely recommended. Check the section below for other ideas.
- Milk or water – Whole milk is best, but any type will do. You can also use water if you don’t have any milk.
- Vanilla Extract – Because there aren’t many ingredients in this recipe, I like to make sure to use a good quality vanilla.
- Fine salt – If you ended up using salted butter, omit the salt. You can always add a little at the end if needed.
- All-purpose flour – (you can use self rising flour, but it contains a leavening agent and since you aren’t baking, you really don’t need that. If you do use it, omit the additional salt.)
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe Variations
There are several ways that you can make this edible cookie dough recipe your own. And if you’re missing an ingredient, there are plenty of options!
- Flour– If you don’t have heat treated flour or have a flour or gluten sensitivity, feel free to use almond meal or almond flour, gluten free flour or some folks have even used pancake mix and buckwheat flour. Some folks have also substituted 1 tablespoon of flour with cocoa powder to make a chocolate cookie dough.
- Butter– Butter is best since it is the base. Margarine is acceptable and vegan butter can also be used. All of these will impact the flavor. Ghee is also an option. I like to use unsalted butter so I can control the salt levels. If you use salted butter, you might want to omit additional salt.
- Vanilla– Use any type of extract you’d like, but I do suggest using some extract. Omitting this ingredient will result in a near flavorless cookie dough. You can use homemade which will really blow your mind!
- Brown Sugar– You can use all white sugar, but brown sugar has molasses in it which is why it is softer and has more flavor. You can add a dab of molasses or even dark agave nectar. If you use all white sugar, it is fine, but it will be more like sugar cookie dough.
How to make Cookie Dough Edible
This sweet treat is so easy to make, you might make a batch every week!
- Soften your butter. This step is the most commonly messed up step and I can no stress enough that your butter must be soft, but not melted. Here are a few ways to soften butter fast. This is also the number one reason you won’t achieve the desired cookie dough texture. After you melt it, it is hard to get back.
- Cream together brown sugar, butter and white sugar. I do this by hand, there really isn’t enough actual batter to require a stand mixer or electric mixer and if the butter is soft enough, it should be easy.
- Add wet ingredients. So milk or water and vanilla extract. I like to use milk, but don’t always have it, so water will do. You can also use almond milk or oat milk. Vanilla flavored milk gives you an added bonus! Some folks have also substituted the vanilla for other flavors of extract like almond, lemon or even rum. It is a fun way to make cookie dough variations!
- Add the flour. If your butter was soft and not melted, this should be plenty of flour. If your butter was liquidy, you might need to add a little more, but still, this depends on a lot of things. The main one being that everything was measured correctly. With such small volumes, even a little extra splash of milk can throw off how much flour you require.
- Add chocolate chips. Chips are totally optional. I would be lying if I said I hadn’t made just the cookie dough without chips before. Some prefer to use mini chocolate chips for a better dough to chip ratio.
Our favorite Cookie Dough Mix Ins
We prefer chocolate chips for this traditional cookie dough recipe, there are plenty of other fun options to try.
- Crushed candy bar pieces like Twix or Snickers
- Whole Candy like Reeses Pieces or M&Ms
- Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
- Chopped nuts
- Crushed cookies like Oreos or chocolate chip cookies
- Dried fruit like cranberries or raisins
- Oatmeal
- Dark chocolate
- White chocolate chips
- Graham crackers
Storing and Freezing Eggless Cookie Dough
This easy edible cookie dough recipe is best consumed right after you make it, but can be made ahead or even stored for another bite later. I wouldn’t make it more than 24 hours in advance.
Storage: Refrigerate and store any leftovers in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out. It should stay good for about 2 days. Keep in mind that this version doesn’t have any preservatives or additives.
Freezing: You can freeze this cookie dough for up to 6 months. If you want to make them into little balls or add it to ice cream as a tasty treat, add an additional tablespoon of flour so it holds its shape.
Easy Edible Cookie Dough Recipe FAQs
I’m going out on a limb to say you melted the butter. Melted butter is the number one cause of yucky cookie dough. It changes the texture and consistency and forces you to add more flour to avoid cookie dough soup, only this makes the texture gritty and well, flour-y.
You can totally use this cookie dough recipe for ice cream. It is a good idea to add 1 tablespoon extra flour so it holds its shape better. Simply freeze little nuggets of the prepared cookie dough on a cookie sheet and fold them into your ice cream after they are set.
This recipe is meant to be a single serving edible cookie dough, not to be baked. Since it is eggless and contains no other leaveners, even if you tried to bake it, it wouldn’t amount to much. You can also try our Mug Brownie.
Freshly Baked Cookie Recipes
More Cookie Dough Recipes
- Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
- Edible Chocolate Cookie Dough
- Edible Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- Edible Cherry Chocolate Cookie Dough
- Cookie Dough Dip
- Brownie Batter Dip
- Single Serve Rice Krispie Treat
More Favorites from Savory Experiments
Edible Cookie Dough is quite the treat. While some still might think you are crazy, we all know it is delicious and they secretly make a bowl at night too.
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe (Easy!)
Equipment
- Heat Resistant Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1-1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter softened
- 1-2 tablespoon(s) chocolate chips or other add-ins
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons flour* more if your butter is melted
Instructions
- Cream together white sugar, brown sugar and softened butter with a spoon.
- Add milk/water and vanilla extract.
- Mix in salt and flour with a spatula.
- Lastly, add chocolate chips or other desired add-ins.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
This was delicious and quick to put together!
I just made this and ate it all and it was perfect! It was delicious and saved me from making a whole batch and eating way too much. Thank you for the recipe.
I love this recipe! I did swap for King Arthur flour bc I am gluten free (i may bump the butter up slightly when I make this again, a lil grainy) but oh so delicious! Thanks for this recipe, it’s the perfect amount.
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I added 1 tbsp cocoa powder because I didn’t have chocolate chips. I also put it in the fridge for a few hours to thicken up and it worked! So good!!
It did not tell how much of anything to use. I had no clue what to do
Hi Eli- there is a recipe card in this post with all of the ingredients and amounts.
My new go-to on the weekends and then I’m not left with an entire tub from the store.
I tried the cookie dough and followed the exact recipe but i didnt like it. The only mishaps was that i didn’t have vanilla. Is that what ruined it. Not adding vanilla?
Yes- vanilla is the main source of flavor along with the molasses in the brown sugar.
Delish! Love it!
Yum! So easy!
Soooooo good. Wish I could eat it all day. 🙂
Best recipe I have come across. My girls and I LOVE making this
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I love cookie dough and this hit the spot! Thanks 🙂
Thanks, Lexi! I happen to be eating a bowl myself. LOL.
Incredible! This is me new favorite late night snack. First time I melted the butter even though you said not to-, second time I let it soften on its own.
BEST EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH RECIPE EVER!!!!! SERIOUSLY Y’ALL HAVE TO TRY THIS!
Thanks! It is one of my favorites too!
Was very good and smooth!Really good with toppings:)
Thanks for the feedback, Kyla!
definitely not one to leave reviews, but this cookie dough is amazing! i substituted the reg milk for oat milk and it came out amazing! also, it looks like a deceivingly small portion, but i can assure you, this stuff fills you up!
Love cookie doughs and this recipe is perfect! I ate it just like that.
This is such a fun recipe! I love that it is a single serving so i’m not tempted to each a whole batch. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this small-serving recipe! Can’t wait to try it out!
This recipe looks and sounds so good and unbelievable! Glad to learn about pasturing flour; never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing!