Can you eat edible cookie dough?
Quick Answer
Yes, if it’s specifically made to be edible!
Traditional raw cookie dough contains raw eggs and uncooked flour—both of which can carry bacteria. But edible cookie dough is made without eggs and uses heat-treated flour, making it safe to eat raw.
What Is Edible Cookie Dough?
Edible cookie dough is a dessert treat made to be eaten raw. It skips the raw eggs and uses flour that’s been heat-treated to kill bacteria, making it safe for consumption.
Why Regular Cookie Dough Is Risky
- Raw eggs: Risk of salmonella infection.
- Raw flour: Can contain E. coli unless heat-treated.
- Cross-contamination: Mixing utensils may introduce bacteria.
Safe Alternatives
- Buy certified edible cookie dough brands at grocery stores.
- Make your own at home with a simple, safe recipe.
- Try chickpea-based cookie dough for a protein boost.
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp milk (or milk alternative)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Heat-treat the flour: Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until it reaches 165°F.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add vanilla, milk, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in heat-treated flour and chocolate chips.
- Chill or eat immediately!
Storage Tips
Store edible cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer-term snacking.