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Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

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This Edible Sugar Cookie Dough is a safe-to-eat cookie dough that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking.

If you enjoy sprinkled loaded edible cookie dough then this is the recipe for you. Your friends and family are going to love this no-bake recipe. 

a closeup of Edible Sugar Cookie Dough with sprinkles in a serving bowl.
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According to the CDC it is not safe to eat raw cookie dough. This is because raw eggs and flour can carry a risk of food-borne illnesses. Because of this risk, edible cookie dough was invented so that cookie dough lovers like myself can still satisfy their cravings without the risk of getting sick. 

Why I Love This Recipe

The best way to satisfy your sweet tooth is with this cookie dough! Made from only a few ingredients you won’t regret making this dessert. 

  • Easy to make
  • Fun to make
  • Always a hit at parties
  • Perfect for picky eaters

If you enjoy cookie dough, you may also enjoy this Cream Cheese Monster Cookie Dough Dip recipe. 

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Ingredients

Edible Sugar Cookie Dough ingredients.

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this tasty dessert recipe. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery or you may already have them on hand at your home, which can save you a trip to the store. 

Butter – For baking purposes, I always like to use unsalted butter. However, if you only have salted butter on hand, you can use that instead. 

Almond Extract – Almond extract adds a lot of flavor to these cookie dough bites, however, it is optional so if you aren’t a fan of almond flavoring you can skip this and double the vanilla extract if preferred. 

Sprinkles – I suggest using Jimmie-style sprinkles because they are softer. You can use any type of sprinkle or color that you have on hand, or you can leave them out altogether. 

Substitutions

Milk: Instead of regular milk, you can use dairy-free milk instead. 

Sugar: I used regular white granulated sugar in this recipe, however, you can use brown sugar or even your favorite low-carb sweetener in this recipe. 

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

If you want to add some extra flavor to these edible cookie dough bites here are a few ways that you can change up this recipe. 

Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for a sweet chocolate favor for this cookie dough recipe. 

Nuts: You can also stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts like pecans, or walnuts if you prefer a crunch. 

Dried Fruit: Want to add some extra sweetness to this recipe? Mix in 1/2 cup of your favorite dried fruit. 

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this tasty recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy a sweet treat. 

  • baking sheet – it’s important to use a rimmed baking sheet, and I recommend that you use a large cookie sheet or half-sheet pan.  You need room to spread the flour out. 

Making this no bake treat is easy. Follow the instructions below and you will have a kid-friendly snack that is the perfect way to satisfy your sugar cravings. 

Step 1: Preheat the oven 

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2: Heat the all-purpose flour until warm 

Spread the all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

All-purpose flour on a baking sheet.

Step 3: Cool the flour 

Allow heat-treated flour to cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.

Step 4: Cream together the butter and sugar 

In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Butter and sugar in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 5: Add in the remaining wet ingredients

Beat in the milk, vanilla, and almond extracts until well-combined.

Butter, sugar, milk, vanilla, and almond extract in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 6: Stir together the dry ingredients and then mix them into the batter

Whisk together the flour and salt and then add to the batter and beat until completely incorporated and no dry streaks remain.

the dry ingredients added into the batter in the glass mixing bowl.

Step 7: Fold in the sprinkles

Add sprinkles, as desired, and then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Edible Sugar Cookie Dough with sprinkles in a serving bowl on a blue cloth with additional ingredients in the background.

Serving Suggestions

This sugar cookie dough would taste amazing when mixed into this Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.  Or, you could sip on a warm mug of this White Chocolate Hot Cocoa Bomb recipe while enjoying these no-bake bites. 

a closeup of Edible Sugar Cookie Dough with sprinkles on a spoon with more cookie dough blurred underneath.

Pro Tips

Do you want to make sure that your sugar cookie dough turns out perfectly every time? If so, here are some tips that you can use to help when making this recipe. 

  • It’s important that your butter is at room temperature before you start making this recipe.  Using cold butter will result in a lumpy dough. 
  • Make sure that you really cream the butter and sugar together well before you add in the remaining ingredients. 
  • Once you add the flour to the batter be careful to not overmix. You don’t want the flour to harden up. 

FAQs

Do you have questions about this sugar cookie dough recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe. 

How to store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. 

Is it OK to eat sugar cookie dough?

It is not safe to eat traditional cookie dough, but with this recipe, you can enjoy this indulgence without worry. 

How is edible cookie dough different?

This dough is different because it does not include raw eggs, and the flour has been heated to kill all bacteria. 

Can you eat raw flour?

No, it’s not safe to eat raw flour. You need to heat it to kill the bacteria. 

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📋 Recipe

Corinne Schmitt
This Edible Sugar Cookie Dough is a safe-to-eat cookie dough perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • hand mixer
  • medium bowl
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 4 Tablespoons White Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Milk or more as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spread the all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  • Allow heat-treated flour to cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the milk, vanilla and almond extracts until well-combined.
  • Whisk together the flour and salt and then add to the batter and beat until completely incorporated and no dry streaks remain.
  • Add sprinkles, as desired, and then refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • It’s important that your butter is at room temperature before you start making this recipe. Using cold butter will result in a lumpy dough.
  • Make sure that you really cream the butter and sugar together well before you add in the remaining ingredients.
  • Once you add the flour to the batter be careful to not overmix. You don’t want the flour to harden up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 147IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
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