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    Home > Recipes > No Bake Desserts > Sugar Cookie Dough (Edible)

    Sugar Cookie Dough (Edible)

    Published on October 29, 2021. Last updated on September 16, 2022. By Gabby. 10 Comments

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    This edible sugar cookie dough is a quick and easy treat that is safe to eat and so delicious! It's the perfect portion for one or two but can easily be doubled or tripled for more people! All you need are 6 simple pantry ingredients and 7 minutes - grab a spoon and dig in!

    edible sugar cookie dough in a single serving jar with sprinkles on top

    I am (clearly, based on the name of this blog) a big fan of cookie dough. I will admit that I love to have a few bites of cookie dough when I’m baking, but a whole bowl of safe-to-eat edible sugar cookie dough is even better!

    Like my edible brownie batter and cookie dough bites, the flour in this recipe is heat treated in order to kill any potentially harmful bacteria living in the flour, and it's eggless, making it totally safe! Your tweet tooth will love it!

    Why you'll love this Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

    • This recipe can be whipped up in 7 minutes with just 6 simple pantry ingredients!
    • You can add all sorts of different mix-ins to this sugar cookie dough - sprinkles, chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, or even candy!
    • This cookie dough is made without eggs, and with heat treated flour, which makes it totally safe to eat.
    • This recipe is perfect for a single serving, or for two servings, but can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled to serve more!
    • This recipe is fun to make with kids, or even just for yourself to cure a sweet treat craving!
    • This no bake recipe can be made using regular dairy butter, or it can be made completely vegan (using vegan butter)
    edible sugar cookie dough in a cookie scoop

    Ingredients Needed

    • Butter: you can use softened regular butter or vegan in this recipe!
    • Flour: this recipe works best with all-purpose flour, like traditional sugar cookies.The flour will be heat treated in the oven or in the microwave before making the dough. You can also use all-purpose gluten free baking flour.
    • Vanilla Extract: I recommend using real vanilla extract instead of artificial if you can, as it adds so much more vanilla flavor to the dough!
    • Milk: You can use regular milk, cream, or any vegan variety or milk you’d like.
    • Sprinkles: these are technically optional, but strongly recommended. I mean, name something that isn’t better with sprinkles! Feel free to get creative here and use any kind you’d like.
    ingredients needed for edible sugar cookie dough in bowl with labels

    Step By Step Instructions

    STEP ONE: Heat treat the flour. You can either pour it in a bowl and microwave for 90-120 seconds, or pour it directly onto a baking tray, then bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.

    STEP TWO: In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon, spatula, or a standing mixer or handheld mixer to mix butter and sugar together. Add in the vanilla extract. 

    STEP THREE: Mix in the heat-treated flour and salt, then add in the milk slowly until a cookie dough consistency is reached. Stir in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or other desired mix-ins.

    step by step process showing how to make edible sugar cookie dough

    FAQs and Expert Tips

    Is it safe to eat sugar cookie dough?

    Absolutely. Because there are no raw eggs in this cookie dough, and the flour is heat treated to kill any harmful bacteria (like e-coli) that could be living in the flour, the dough is totally safe to eat. You can serve it to kids or adults without having to worry about anyone getting sick!

    Can edible cookie dough be cooked?

    Technically yes, but since there is no leavener (baking soda or baking powder), I don’t recommend it. Try this sugar cookie recipe instead!

    What kinds of toppings can I add to this sugar cookie dough?

    My favorite mix-ins for this sugar cookie dough are sprinkles and white chocolate chips (you can use regular or vegan ones), but here are a few other ideas below. Please note not all of these are suitable for vegan/dairy free diets. Always read the labels to ensure a food is safe for you.

    -semisweet or milk chocolate chips (or mini chocolate chips!)
    -your favorite chopped up candy bar (this would be a great way to use up leftover halloween candy!)
    -mini m&m’s (regular ones or these vegan coated candies work great too!)
    -literally any kind of fun or seasonal sprinkles
    -peanut butter chips or mini reese’s pieces 
    -chopped up Oreos, Biscoff cookies, mint girl guide cookies, or peppermint patties
    -crushed or chopped up candy canes around the Christmas and holiday season!

    Is this edible sugar cookie dough vegan?

    This recipe can be made entirely vegan by using vegan milk and vegan butter.

    How do I heat treat the flour? 

    To heat treat flour, measure out the amount in the recipe, plus a little bit extra. Microwave the flour in a bowl for 1-2 minutes. You can alternatively spread the flour onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F.

    edible sugar cookie dough in a jar with sprinkles and a spoon

    Expert Tips

    • Let the flour cool before making the dough: After you've heat treated the flour, it will be hot. Let it cool off for 5-10 minutes, rather than adding it directly into the bowl of wet ingredients.
    • Adjust milk and flour as needed: If the dough seems too crumbly, you can add a little more milk to it is until the consistency you want it to be. If it seems like it needs more flour, just add another tablespoon of flour to the dough. Since the dough isn’t being baked, there is more flexibility in the recipe.
    • Refrigerate the dough to reduce graininess: Because this recipe uses raw granulated sugar and isn’t baked, you might feel some graininess (like you do in typical cookie dough). This doesn’t bother me since I’m used to eating cookie dough, but refrigerating the dough can help reduce this a little bit. Using a hand mixer and beating the butter and sugar well can help too.
    • If making this recipe for 3-4 people, double the recipe!
    • For single-serving birthday party treats, or just for storage, I like to use these jars for this cookie dough.
    edible sugar cookie dough in a jar with a spoon

    Storage and Freezing Instructions

    Edible sugar cookie dough should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will firm up in the fridge, so I like to scoop out however much I want to eat, or divide the dough into single serving containers, then let that sit out at room temperature for around 10-15 minutes to soften before eating it.

    To freeze the dough, form it into a large ball or a few smaller balls. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap then place in a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

    More No Bake Recipes You'll Love

    • Edible Brownie Batter
    • No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
    • No Bake Cookie Dough Bars
    • Vegan Mug Brownie

    If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

    Edible Sugar Cookie Dough

    Gabby
    This edible sugar cookie dough is perfect for one or two people! All you need are 6 ingredients, and it's ready in 7 minutes! The flour is heat treated, so it's safe to eat!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 230 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¼ cup butter, softened (regular or vegan)
    • 4 tablespoon granulated sugar (use 3 tablespoons if you like your cookie dough less sweet)
    • ½ tablespoon real vanilla extract
    • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1-2 tablespoon milk (regular or vegan)
    • sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Heat treat your flour by microwaving it in a bowl for around 1 -2 minutes or until it's hot, or pouring it on a baking sheet and baking it in a preheated oven (350°F) for 5 minutes (or microwave for 1-2 minutes), then set aside to cool* Heat treat around 2 tablespoons more than the recipe calls for, then measure out the exact quantity after. (SEE NOTES)
    • In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon, spatula, or a mixer to mix butter and sugar together. Add in the vanilla extract.
    • Mix in the heat-treated flour and salt, then add in the milk slowly until a cookie dough consistency is reached. Stir in sprinkles, chocolate chips, or other desired mix-ins.

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    Notes

    Recipe Quantity above yields roughly ½ cup of cookie dough.
    HEAT TREATING FLOUR: Flour is technically not completely safe to eat until it has been heat treated.  Heat treat around 2 tablespoons more flour than the recipe calls for, as there will be less flour in the bowl after it has been heated. You can also heat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
    MILK: You can use any kind of milk for this recipe! Start with 3 tablespoon of milk, then add in more milk until the batter is at your desired consistency.
    SPRINKLES and ADD-INS: Feel free to get creative! You can also add in mini chocolate chips, crushed up Oreos, chopped peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or even chopped nuts.
    Storage Instructions: The cookie dough should be stored covered in the fridge for up to 6 days. It will be firm right out of the fridge. When you're ready to eat, let the dough soften at room temperature for around 5 minutes at room temperature if desired.
    To freeze the dough form it into a large ball or a few smaller balls. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap then place them in a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 151mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 550IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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    Comments

    1. sophie

      May 11, 2022 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I am not ashamed to admit i ate all of this in one sitting. I added crushed Oreo cookies to mine and it was unreal!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        May 11, 2022 at 2:20 pm

        Hi Sophie! I am so happy to hear that you loved it! It's the perfect single serving 😉 Thanks for the review!

        Reply
    2. Jill

      April 14, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Was craving something sweet and this popped up on Instagram. Was so quick and easy to throw together and delicious with some chocolate chips! Also loved that there was the option mentioned to add less sugar!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 14, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        Hi Jill! I am so thrilled that you loved the recipe and found it quick and easy to make! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review 🙂

        Reply
    3. Victoria

      April 14, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      I used this as a macaron filling for a sugar cookie flavor and it was perfect! I am definitely using this again 🤤 my kids are asking if they can have the leftovers to add to their ice cream so I can already see this recipe is going to get used a lot in this house!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        April 14, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Victoria! Yay, I am so happy to hear that the recipe was such a hit! And what a creative way to use cookie dough! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tienna

      January 20, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      This cookie dough is ADDICTING! I added white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and sprinkles to mine and doubled the recipe. So good!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        January 20, 2022 at 4:20 pm

        Hi Tienna! I'm so happy that you loved the recipe! I love adding chocolate chips to mine too 🙂 Thanks for the review!

        Reply
    5. Kayma

      November 22, 2021 at 4:41 am

      Wow I am definitely making this for our next date night in!

      Reply
      • Gabby

        November 25, 2021 at 2:36 am

        Hi Kayma! I'm so glad to hear that - please let us know how it goes when you do!

        Reply

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