Edible cookie dough is made safe to eat by heat-treating the flour to kill any bacteria and omitting eggs, which are commonly raw and not safe to consume. The basic process involves mixing heat-treated flour, softened butter, sugars, milk, vanilla, salt, and chocolate chips together to form a dough that can be enjoyed raw.
How to Make Edible Cookie Dough
- Heat-Treat the Flour: Place all-purpose flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave for about 60 seconds (stirring every 20 seconds), or bake it in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until it reaches 160-165°F. Let it cool completely. This step ensures the flour is safe to eat.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a bowl, beat softened butter with brown and white sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to achieve a soft dough consistency.
- Combine Flour: Gradually stir in the cooled heat-treated flour until the dough is smooth but still slightly crumbly. Add a splash of milk if needed to adjust the texture.
- Add Chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Chill or Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 20-30 minutes if a firmer texture is preferred.
This dough is egg-free, heat-treats the flour for safety, and requires no baking, making it a delicious and safe treat to enjoy raw.
Basic Ingredient Quantities (Example)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
This recipe typically takes about 15 minutes to prepare with only one minute of heat-treating the flour, making it fast and easy to whip up.
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