Doing a little research, I found that there’s also some concern about eating raw flour – that it might contain pathogens. So eating it is at your own risk. That said, there’s some evidence that suggests heat treating the flour will eliminate the bacteria. Various methods include microwaving it, toasting it in a large skillet, or even baking it. I’ll let you make a decision about what’s best for your family.
I know what’s coming next… “Can you bake this?” Yes, but I’d recommend adding an egg and about an additional 1/2 cup of flour. But it’s cookie dough. And that’s the point. Just eat it. Y’all enjoy! 🙂
Recipe Card
Edible Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted better 1 stick, softened
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour* (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together then mix in the vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer to a sealable container and keep refrigerated.
Notes
*New evidence suggests that there may be risk involved with eating raw flour. Heat treat your flour by spreading it on a silicone mat lined baking sheet and bake it in a 350°F preheated oven for 5 minutes. Allow to cool before using in the recipe.
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I was wondering if I can use salted butter? (maybe remove the salt from the mixture?)
Sure!
I would take oats and grind into oat flour using blender or food processor in substitution to the white flour; has a better taste, too.
Hi, sorry but I didn’t like this. The texture was strange but I’m afraid I didn’t like the taste either. I’m often outside the popular opinion though. It’s still sad that I had to throw away cookie dough.
Sorry you didn’t like it!
this is pretty good. just a caution to other bakers: be very careful with the vanilla! a little goes a long way. i added a few drops too much on accident and it made the cookie dough not very good. i do love the recipie though!
They tasted good
Thank you!! I’m SO excited to try this! I used to eat raw cookie down all the time, raw eggs or not, but I didn’t like giving them to my young kids. Now I don’t have to worry!!!!
It’s so good! Hope y’all will enjoy!
Why add baking soda if your not baking them? Just wondering.
The baking soda adds a flavor and saltiness that makes it taste like authentic cookie dough. You’re welcome to leave it out though.
If white flour causes illness (maybe), what about using organic almond flour? Do you think that would be better against bacterial contamination?
That’s probably a safer option, though I don’t know a whole lot about the way it is processed.
Very delicious! Tasted just like normal cookie dough!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!